You’re off to a great start. Concordia University Portland has the programs and support to help you complete your bachelor’s degree. We are confident that Concordia has a path that corresponds with your passions and interests. 

Quick Facts about CU

Degree Programs and Areas of Study
 

Concordia provides financial assistance to more than 97% of our students. Do you want to know what you qualify for? Fill out the form to the right to learn more about how your hard work will translate into scholarships at Concordia. 

Tuition Facts

Transfer Awards

Concordia University awards institutional aid to Bachelor of Arts transfer students upon acceptance. Award amounts are based on each student’s individual accomplishments and academic standing. Contact your Transfer Coordinator to find out which transfer award you may be eligible to receive. 

For the 2012-2013 academic year, students may be awarded one of the following (starting at $7,000):

Additional Concordia Financial Aid Opportunities

Scholarships are available for all Bachelor of Arts students. Remember to include any information on your admission application that qualifies you for the following:

Find out more about our scholarship opportunities.

Non-CU Financial Aid Resources

Your Transfer Coordinator can help identity scholarship opportunities over and above what Concordia has to offer. The websites below may also help you locate additional resources to help make your Concordia education even more affordable.

• Fast Web
• The Ford Family Foundation
• Oregon Student Assistance Commission
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  (Concordia University’s Title IV School Code is 003191)

NOTE: Adult Degree Programs (Healthcare Administration, Homeland Security, and Social Work) are available to adult students with work experience at a lower tuition rate and above mentioned scholarships do not apply.

You've made it this far.  Let us guide you through the next steps. Our dedicated Transfer Coordinators are eager to seamlessly apply the credits you've already earned toward a bachelor's degree at Concordia.  Here's our approach:

Personal
 

• We're ready to meet with you one-on-one and walk you through the admission process
• Our financial aid counselors will guide you through the process to receive the maximum award
• We offer personal tours, in addition to the opportunity to meet faculty members
• We order and pay for your transcripts to be sent to us

Respected

• Concordia has an excellent reputation within key industries, such as healthcare and education, for preparing graduates well
• Concordia University has been recognized for four consecutive years by the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Practical

• Because internships are required and not just a recommendation at Concordia, we support you finding an internship that provides hands-on experience and allows you to network for future job opportunities
• State-of-the-art lab facilities allow practical application of research methods to prepare you for your post-graduate career
• Our faculty take a personal interest in preparing each student for a career or graduate school
• Concordia takes the extra step to offer career counseling, resume building, and writing and tutoring services
• International experiences are available for all majors and provide a global perspective on your future career

Community

• Concordia's commitment to community service offers you additional opportunities to put what you're learning in the classroom to use, often providing transformative experiences
• Our special partnership with Faubion School provides our Education students hands-on experience working in the classroom, while the Faubion students and teachers benefit from the additional resources-- a win-win situation

Convenient

• Free parking on campus
• Commuter lounge with free lockers
• Late library hours with private study rooms
• Wi-fi available campus-wide and easily accessible computer labs
• Two coffee shops on campus
• Three major bus lines lead directly to campus

When you transfer to Concordia, we look at you as a whole person; you're not just a GPA.  Rest assured when we receive the application materials, our dedicated Transfer Coordinators will take the time to understand your specific needs and help you find the degree, financial aid opportunities, and academic advice to guide you to graduation.

We have flexible deadlines and our Transfer Coordinators go out of their way to help, but we need a few things from you to get the ball rolling:

• Apply online - it's free, easy and convenient
• Official transcripts of academic coursework completed
  to date. We’ll order and pay for them
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors,
  employers, or pastors
• Write a one-page essay - pick a topic and share your perspective

Want to get started?