Affordable Education for All

You deserve a life-changing education. We make it possible with generous scholarships and other meaningful forms of aid. With guaranteed financial support, you’re free to make the most of college: Expand your horizons, explore new paths, and go beyond the expected.

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Gustie Guarantee

Every Gustie gets at least $30,000 in scholarships, all four years. That’s $120,000 (or more) off your costs, no matter your situation. 

How It Works

Costs & Value

See what your dollar covers here, especially with financial aid. Break down the cost of an education that leads to something more.    

The Big Picture
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First-Year Free Tuition Program

Minnesota resident? You can get full tuition assistance your first year—and every year. Gustavus has you covered with gifts and grants you won’t have to pay back.

First Year Free

Net Price Calculator

See just how affordable Gustavus can be. Add up the costs to attend and see how scholarships, grants, the Gustie Guarantee and other aid make it possible. 

Calculate Your Net Costs
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Types of Aid

There’s more than one way to fund a Gustavus education. Check out a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment that put it within reach.

See Your Options

Scholarships

Get rewarded for your academic success—or your passion for music, art, theatre, or dance. Stackable scholarships could cut your tuition costs by $42,000 or more per year. 

Find Scholarships
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Applying for Financial Aid

It all starts with the FAFSA. Fill it out first, then Gustavus will figure out which grants, loans, work-study, and other aid you qualify for.

Here’s How

Student Accounts

Meet your friends on the inside. The Student Accounts Office helps you plan ahead, dial in the payment process, and work out the details on your account. 

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FAQs

What’s the difference between a scholarship and a grant? Does financial aid apply to your textbooks? Get the answers to all your questions here.

Find the Answers

Policies & Resources

Get the fine print on all things financial aid, from deadlines to FAFSA filing tips, loan repayment to church matching scholarships.

See the Details
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in MN for Social Mobility for Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
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in MN for Top Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity (New York Times, 2023)
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in MN for Salary Impact (Wall Street Journal, 2023)
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in MN for Pell Performance for Liberal Arts Colleges (Washington Monthly, 2024)
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Contact Us

Location: Jackson Campus Center
Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: 507-933-7527
Email: finaid [at] gustavus.edu (finaid[at]gustavus[dot]edu)