The Gustie Guarantee
Key Takeaways
With the Gustie Guarantee, newly admitted students:
- Get a minimum of $120,000 in scholarships when you're admitted ($30,000 per year; filing the FAFSA is required).
- Get free first-year tuition – and continuing tuition support every year – if you live in Minnesota and your family makes less than $80,000 per year.
- Get a Signature Experience that seamlessly connects your coursework with real-world applications through practical, cultural, and experiential learning.
- Get a degree in four years or Gustavus will cover tuition for a ninth semester.
Gustavus is worth it. Here, you’ll get:
- Get more out of college.
- Graduate on time with financial support.
- Get a rigorous liberal arts education in a supportive community.
- Connect the classroom with your future career.
- Get small town beauty, with big city proximity.
- Form lifelong friendships and discover your best self.
Minimum ScholarshipYour talents earn you a scholarship
Regardless of your family’s income, we’ll give you at least $30,000 in scholarships each year for four years ($120,000 total) when you're admitted and file the FAFSA. You could receive additional financial aid depending on your family’s specific financial circumstances.
First-Year Free TuitionGet tuition assistance your first year and every year
We’ll give you $55,446 (the cost of tuition for the 2024-2025 school year) for your first-year and, if you continue to qualify, we’ll provide this same amount for your sophomore, junior, and senior years. You’ll pay any tuition increases (usually about 3.5%) after your first year, plus the cost of housing, meals, and fees each year.
MORE ABOUT THE FIRST-YEAR FREE TUITION PROGRAM
Signature ExperiencePersonalize your college journey
The Signature Experience (SigX) is your bridge from the classroom to your future career. With SigX, every Gustie completes at least one internship, student-faculty research project, study away experience, or community project. Upon completion, you’ll gain the skills needed to take your next step and a digital credential to enhance your resume or LinkedIn Profile.
Learn more about creating your own Signature Experience
Four-Year GraduationGraduate on time with help from our incredible professors.
Complete your degree at the #1 College in Minnesota (Wall Street Journal) within four years or we’ll cover your ninth semester tuition. This guarantee is based on our strong faculty-led advising, our commitment to holding down the cost of higher education, and our confidence that you’ll thrive as a Gustie.
See how the four year graduation guarantee works
Get moreGusties get more out of college
At Gustavus, you’ll get to explore and elevate every aspect of yourself. Gusties do it all. With 50+ on-campus events per week, 120+ student groups, 25 music ensembles, 23 varsity athletic teams, 400 alumni mentors, 50+ study away locations – and so much more! – you’ll get more out of college.
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Take the first step by applying now and unlock a world of opportunities. We’re here to help every step of the way. Don't miss out on the chance to shape your future at Gustavus!