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Affordable Education for all

Invest in your success. We want you to make the most of your college education, and not break the bank in the process. We prepare Gusties to lead lives of purpose and take on the great challenges of our time, and we are committed to making a Gustavus education affordable for students and their families.

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Dates to Remember

  • December 1 Priority deadline for fine arts scholarships
  • December 1 FAFSA opens for everyone
  • March 15 Priority deadline to receive the FAFSA Filer Award
  • May 1 Gustavus deposit deadline

Process

We Make it Simple

Our application for admission has no fee; you’re automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when you apply; and we recommend families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*

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* If your family is not eligible to submit the FAFSA (due to citizenship status, for example), you must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to be considered for need-based financial aid at Gustavus.

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

Outcomes

Get Hired

Set yourself up for a successful future. Gustavus graduates are hired by top employers and utilize their liberal arts education to positively impact the world around them.

  • Oracle
  • Wells Fargo
  • Thomson Reuters
  • NASA
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Medtronic
  • General Mills
  • Best Buy
  • Target
  • Cargill
  • IBM
  • Boston Scientific
  • 3M

Aid

We Make it Possible

We utilize all forms of funding as we strive to make a Gustavus education affordable and accessible for all families. Through scholarships, grants, loans, and institutional funding, Gustavus can be within reach for you.

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