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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.

Financial Aid Estimator

Process

We Make it Simple

In addition to merit scholarships, students may receive need-based financial aid, which includes grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Because need-based aid is determined by a family's financial circumstances, it is subject to change annually. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any required institutional forms each year to determine their updated eligibility. Changes in household income, assets, number of family members in college, or other financial factors may impact the total financial aid package.

While the total amount of financial aid a student receives may fluctuate based on their family's financial situation, the merit scholarship component of the award will remain fixed throughout the student's enrollment at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Get started with the FAFSA

* 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.

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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