Financial Aid

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There are financial aid options available for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees at Concordia University Irvine* that will assist in paying for your education. If you are interested in federal financial aid, make sure to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We’re here to help. Look through the information found here and on our website. If you have questions or need help, just contact us and we will be more than happy to clarify and provide additional information. Since it’s our area of expertise, our financial aid counselors will be happy to meet with you to evaluate your specific situation and discuss financial aid opportunities.

Undergraduate Financial Aid Graduate Financial Aid

*Students enrolled or planning to enroll in a certificate program at Concordia University can apply for a private alternative loan. Concordia University Certificate Programs do not participate in Title IV Federal Financial Aid programs.

Federal Direct Loans

Another option for financing education are Federal Direct loans. Depending on your academic year, undergraduate or graduate status and your dependency status*, different loan amounts may help you pay for your education.

Undergraduate

Status	Loan Amount
Freshman, Dependent	$5,500
Freshman, Independent	$9,500
Sophomore, Dependent	$6,500
Sophomore, Independent	$10,500
Junior/Senior, Dependent	$7,500
Junior/Senior, Independent	$12,500

Graduate

Status	Loan Amount
Dependent or Independent	$20,500

Undergraduate Loans Graduate Loans

*To determine a student's maximum eligibility for federal student aid, the FAFSA form asks a series of questions that determine whether you are a dependent or independent student. For more information on FAFSA dependency status visit the Federal Student Aid website.

Financial aid offer and electronic notification.

Once all requested documentation is submitted, the Financial Aid Office will review your file. When a financial aid offer is ready, an Electronic Offer Notification will be sent to your Eagles email account.

View your Financial Aid offer through MyRecords by following the instructions here. Instructions for viewing missing financial aid requirements are included here as well.

If you are a first-time Federal Direct Loan borrower at Concordia, you will need to complete loan entrance counseling and electronically sign a master promissory note.

If you have questions about any part of your financial aid, just contact us and we’ll help you understand your options and what’s next.

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