On-Campus Undergraduate
Financial Aid
We Help You Pay for College
Paying for college can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, we are here to help.
By offering scholarships and grants, we can make Crown College an affordable option for you. We will personally work with you to ease the burden of paying for college.
Financial Aid Process
Get accepted into Crown
Accept Award Letter
2025-2026
Scholarships
The scholarships below are available for Campus students.
Scholarships for Graduate, Adult and Professional students can be found here.
All Institutional scholarships, grants and discounts are renewable for up to four years. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to renew their institutional aid.
Academic Scholarships
Freshmen
Award amount is based on your cumulative high school GPA (unweighted).
Scholarship Dollar Amount
- Trustee’s Scholarship – $15,000
- President’s Scholarship – $14,000
- Dean’s Scholarship – $13,000
- Admissions Scholarship – $10,000
- Promise Grant – $8,000
New Transfer Students
Award is based on cumulative college GPA.
Transfer GPA Scholarships
- 3.25 – 4.0 Transfer Faculty Scholarship – $14,000
- 2.5 – 3.249 Transfer Director’s Scholarship – $12,000
- 2.0 – 2.499 Transfer Ambassador’s Scholarship – $11,000
- < 2.0 Transfer Support Grant – $10,000
Honors Scholarships
Students accepted into the Crown Honors program can expect a rigorous academic experience around the themes of Truth, Beauty, Goodness and Wisdom. Crown Honors students could receive up to a full-tuition financial aid offer. Here’s an overview of the Crown Honors student experience:
- In the first two years Crown Honors scholars will take engaging courses, attend Honors community events and participate in a holistic Honors retreat, designed to challenge them in all areas of their lives.
- The next two years are focused on becoming a distinguished scholar. Students will be immersed in an academic study abroad trip and complete an Honors research/thesis project 1:1 with Crown Faculty.
Eligibility:
Minimum ACT/SAT score of 30/1330* and acceptance into Crown College. Other students will be considered by the Director on a case-by-case basis.
Students must be pursuing a Campus degree program.
**An ACT/SAT score is not required for admission, but it is required to be considered for the Crown Honors program.
Christian & Missionary Alliance Tuition Discount
Any new incoming Campus students currently attending a C&MA church will receive a 50% tuition discount. This discount is made up of institutional grants and scholarships, i.e. a student’s academic scholarship, and other scholarships/grants they may be eligible for through Crown. Students will receive a minimum of $1,000 per year.
If not already at the 50%, an additional C&MA discount will be added to reach the 50% tuition discount. Students must complete an admissions application and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
This amount will be locked in as long as a student remains a full-time Campus student. The amount will not increase year over year as tuition increases.
C&MA discount is determined at initial, first-time enrollment as a part of the admissions process
PSEO Scholarship
Scholarship available to students who attended Crown as a PSEO student and enroll as a full-time first year student for the academic year following their PSEO completion.
The amount of this renewable scholarship is $500 per year. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Heritage Scholarship
Scholarship available to students with siblings currently attending Crown full-time as a Campus student or whose parent has completed two years or more of coursework at Crown College/St. Paul Bible College. The maximum award amount is $1,000 per year. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Outside Scholarships
In addition to financial aid awarded by Crown College, students can apply for outside scholarships. Scholarship search sites, such as fastweb.com, salliemae.com/scholarship, Scholarships.com, scholarshipamerica.org and tuitionfundingsources.com provide thousands of nation-wide scholarships. You can also search for outside scholarships in their community. Students and their family may have connections to organizations or businesses that may offer scholarships that are not advertised.
Applying for outside scholarships can take a lot of time and effort. Being prepared with a good application and well-written essay is the best way to make a search pay off. Scholarship opportunities can arise at any time, and students should continue to search throughout their college education.
Make sure scholarship information and offers are legitimate; and remember that students do not have to pay to find scholarships. Never give personal information over the phone or internet unless it is a known contact. For more information go to https://studentaid.gov/resources/scams
Outside scholarship funds should be sent to:
Crown College Financial Aid Office
8700 College View Drive
St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
For more information about financial aid, go to studentaid.gov
These web sites are provided for the user’s convenience. Crown College does not control or guarantee accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Crown College does not necessarily endorse any views expressed, products or services offered, or the organizations sponsoring these sites.
2025–2026
Grants
Pell Grant
Qualifications
Must be an undergraduate, degree-seeking student with qualifying financial need who does not have a prior bachelor’s degree.
Award Amount
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2025–2026 award year.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the FAFSA.
Minnesota State Grant
Qualifications
All Minnesota residents who are enrolled for at least three credits per term and are working towards a degree or certificate may apply for the Minnesota State Grant. Missionaries who had Minnesota residency before going to the mission field and have continued to file Minnesota State tax forms are considered Minnesota residents for the purposes of this program.
Award Amount
Minnesota State Grant awards are contingent upon approval of state funding levels and are subject to change. Award amounts are based on an assumed enrollment of 15 credits per semester and can be adjusted downward, according to the state’s formula once enrollment is confirmed. A State Grant can be renewed for up to six full-time semesters or nine quarters (or their equivalent). However, the student must make satisfactory progress and demonstrate financial need as defined in state law.
The average award is approximately $5,296.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the FAFSA.
FAFSA Application Deadlines
- Federal: June 30, 2026, for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Minnesota State July 31, 2025, for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Qualifications
Federal grant awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who do not have a prior bachelor’s degree. Limited funds are available and are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Award Amount
Awards range from $100 to $2,000 a year.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the FAFSA.
Crown Ministerial Grant
Qualifications
A grant for dependent students of full-time pastors or missionaries. The ministry must be the primary family income source. The parents should be either ordained or licensed by their denomination and active in ministry.
Award Amount
The maximum award amount is $1,000 a year.
Application Requirements
Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Net Price Calculator
At Crown College, there are a wide range of scholarships and grants that students are eligible to receive. To find out an estimate of what college will cost, visit our net tuition calculator.
Cost of Attendance Worksheet
Use this form to view Crown Colleges Cost of Attendance and calculate your estimated direct and indirect costs for the academic year.
Award Letter Information
Financial Aid offers
Once an applicant is accepted to Crown and the financial aid file is complete, a financial aid offer will be prepared and emailed to the applicant. This offer will include information and requirements for student loans (if applicable). Financial aid is normally based on full-time enrollment (12+ credits per term for undergraduate students and 6+ credits for graduate students). Any reduction in credits below full-time levels may affect a student’s financial aid package. Financial aid will be recalculated for undergraduate students enrolled for less than 12 credits.
Verification
The Department of Education selects a percentage of financial aid applicants for a process called verification. Crown College may also select students for verification. Selected students must complete and submit the following documents:
- Verification worksheet (supplied by Crown)
- A signed IRS tax return or tax transcript (if requested)
- IRS W2 Forms (if requested)
- Other documents as needed
Students selected for verification will be notified by the Department of Education and/or Crown College. Verification documents should be submitted within 30 days of request. Federal funds cannot be disbursed until all documents are submitted.
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