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- For Tuition purposes, full time enrollment assumes 12 or more credits per quarter for undergraduate degrees, and 8 or more credits per quarter for graduate degrees.
- Rasmussen University defines transfer credit as previously earned college credit at an accredited two- or four-year college/university after graduating from high school. Bachelor completer programs assume at least 90 transfer credits or a conferred degree.
- Save time and money with these $149 online self-directed assessments, which allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge for a particular course and don’t need to take it. Taken independently, we also offer prep material and peer tutoring at no cost to help you brush up.
- Full-time and part-time students (or any dependents/spouses) employed by a Rasmussen University corporate partner are eligible for a 10% tuition grant. All current and retired military personnel as well as veterans enrolling in a degree, Diploma or Certificate program are eligible for a 10% grant towards full-time and part-time tuition costs—this is extended to spouses and dependents.
- Completing this program in 3 terms would mean taking on around 24 credits per term.
- You may be able to complete this program in fewer quarters depending on the number of transfer credits you have. Talk with an admissions advisor for a more accurate estimate of the time it will take you to complete this program.
- With subscription-based pricing, you pay one price per term (plus book fees) and complete as many courses as you want within that term. With per credit pricing, your price varies every term based of how many credits you take.
- With per credit pricing, your price varies every six-month term based of how many credits you take.
- Students cannot receive both corporate and military grants.
- In order to qualify for the grant, all admission requirements must be completed. Retired military personnel must provide valid military retiree ID or DD 214 form. Authorized dependents must provide a copy of their dependent military ID card, which includes an expiration date.
- Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program through the Standard Entrance Accelerated BSN Entrance Option or Second Degree Accelerated BSN Entrance Option do not qualify for Fast Track pricing. Students enrolled in Empowered Learning™ programs delivered in the six-month term format do not qualify for Fast Track pricing.
- Must provide verification letter or copy of orders from their commander reflecting current status. Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of recipient. Not eligible for other scholarships or grants. Excludes doctoral degree programs.
- The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is 180 total credits. 106 total credits assumes the entrance requirements for the Second Degree Accelerated BSN (A-BSN) option are met, resulting in 74 transfer credits from a prior degree.
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- The savings claims referenced here represent the total amount of tuition and fees saved by successfully completing self-directed assessment attempts at no charge, in lieu of completing the faculty-led equivalent courses at standard tuition and fee rates.
- i.e. “up to almost $7,000” is based on five successful assessments replacing five, four-credit-hour courses @$295/credit hour.
- $5,900 in tuition, plus $925 Course Technology and Resource Fees, plus $150 book fees = $6,975.
- The Start Strong Tuition Savings is available is available to students who enroll through the Corporate Channel.
- i.e. “up to almost $7,000” is based on five successful assessments replacing five, four-credit-hour courses @$295/credit hour.
- All other students pay $149 for each self-directed assessment attempt.
- The savings claims referenced here represent the total amount of tuition and fees saved by successfully completing self-directed assessment attempts at no charge, in lieu of completing the faculty-led equivalent courses at standard tuition and fee rates.
- Only available to 2020 high school graduates, awarded in $500 per quarter for up to 8 quarters. For full details, visit rasmussen.edu/tuition/next-step-grant.
- Students with tuition rates at or lower than $229 per credit for full-time rates and $299 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. In order to qualify for the grant, all admission requirements must be completed, and enrolling students must provide proof of eligibility by submitting proof of employment. Students cannot receive both corporate and military grants. For additional details visit: rasmussen.edu/tuition/.
- Immediate family members of corporate partner employees are eligible to receive this grant. This includes spouses, qualified domestic partners, children and stepchildren. In order to qualify, family members must complete the form.
- Program availability varies by state and campus. Federal, local and state taxes may apply. 100% coverage is subject to employer policies and the student meeting all terms and conditions of the Rasmussen University Professional Achievement Grant.
- All current and retired military personnel as well as veterans enrolling in a degree, Diploma or Certificate program are eligible for a 10% grant towards full-time and part-time tuition costs—this is extended to spouses and dependents.
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Students who have previously graduated from a Rasmussen degree program and begin in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, MSN or Doctoral degree program may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $3,000 will be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first six (6) quarters in their program.
- Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
- Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant will be awarded.
- A grant worth up to $3,000 will be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first six (6) quarters in their program.
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Students who enroll in the Rasmussen University Practical Nursing Diploma program on or after August 2022 may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
- Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
- Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
For additional terms and conditions, visit the LPN Care Grant page.
- A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
- Full-time and part-time students (or any dependents/spouses) employed by a Rasmussen University corporate partner are eligible for a 10% tuition grant on the nurse practitioner specialization credits. All current and retired military personnel as well as veterans enrolling in a degree, Diploma or Certificate program are eligible for a 10% grant on the nurse practitioner specialization credits—this is extended to spouses and dependents.
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Students who enroll in the Rasmussen University Medical Assisting Diploma program and begin their program in October or November 2023 or January 2024 may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $4,000 to be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Medical Assisting Diploma program.
- Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
- The maximum amount of the Grant is $1,000 per quarter, up to $4,000 total.
- Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
- Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant.
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
- The Medical Assisting Inspire Grant may not be combined with any other grants or scholarships offered through Rasmussen University.
- Students who previously received the Alumni Grant, Alumni Achievement Grant, or Medical Assisting Diploma Wellness Grant are not eligible for the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant.
- Employees of any APEI Educational Unit, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for this grant.
- Rasmussen University reserves the right to add, discontinue or amend scholarship and grant programs at its discretion. Any student currently receiving scholarship or grant funds at the time of the amendment will be notified.
- A grant worth up to $4,000 to be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Medical Assisting Diploma program.
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Estimated program cost breakdown for part-time students:
- $335 per credit x 51 credits = $17,085 + $3,485 total fees = $20,570 estimated part-time program cost
- $4,000 Medical Assisting Inspire Grant + $4,954 from Self-Directed Assessments (4 credits x $335 per credit part time x 3 courses + 2 credits x $335 per credit part time + $740 in course technology + $120 in books - $596 in SDA fees) = $8,954 total saving
- $20,570 estimated part-time program cost - $8,954 total savings = $11,616 estimated part-time program cost
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Prospective students for any program (except those noted below) who start their program on January 2, 2024, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $500 will be disbursed during the students’ first quarter of their program
- Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Students are responsible for all applicable book fees.
- Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
- In order to be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must enroll by December 28, 2023.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
- Programs with tuition rates at or lower than $248 per credit for full time rates and $321 per credit for part time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University.
- Kick-Start Grant may be combined with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
- Employees of any APEI Educational Unit, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for this grant.
- A grant worth up to $500 will be disbursed during the students’ first quarter of their program
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2023 NAEYC Conference attendees and employees of childcare centers whose director or HR representative may have attended the conference, who begin the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in January or February 2024 may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University.
- A grant worth up to $500 to be applied to an eligible student’s first quarter in the Early Childhood Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program.
- ECE Associate’s degree students with a tuition rate of $210 per credit are not eligible to receive any additional Rasmussen University grants or scholarships with the exception of the 2023 NAEYC Conference Grant.
- In order to receive the grant, qualified candidates must begin their academic program in January or February 2024.
Additional Terms and Conditions
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/ refund is allowed.
- For ECE Associate’s degree students with a tuition rate of $210 per credit, the 2023 NAEYC Conference Grant may not be combined with other grants or scholarships offered by Rasmussen University.
- For ECE Bachelor’s degree students, the 2023 NAEYC Conference Grant may be combined with other grants or scholarships offered by Rasmussen University with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
- Employees of Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for the 2023 NAEYC Conference Grant.
- A grant worth up to $500 to be applied to an eligible student’s first quarter in the Early Childhood Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program.
Tuition & Aid
Your College Tuition: Less Complicated, More Manageable
Education might be one of the biggest financial investments of your life. But with financial aid for those who qualify, there’s more than one way to make it more manageable. 97% of Rasmussen University's full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid26 and you can get your transfer credits reviewed, on average, in one business day.
You’ll have an admissions advisor to walk you through every step (including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA®) and give you individual advice about all your affordability options.
For detailed information on tuition and policies, visit the Tuition page in our Course Catalog.
For detailed information on the financial aid cost of attendance, visit the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page in our Course Catalog
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