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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.
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.
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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 $6,000” is based on five successful assessments replacing five, four-credit-hour courses @$269/credit hour.
- $5,380 in tuition, plus $875 Course Technology and Resource Fees, plus $150 book fees = $6,405.
- If three assessments are completed at no charge, add $198 in cost for the remaining two, for total savings of $6,107.
- The Start Strong Tuition Savings is available is available to students who enroll through the Corporate Channel.
- i.e. “up to $6,000” is based on five successful assessments replacing five, four-credit-hour courses @$269/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 between January 2023 and February 2023 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 and begin their program in November 2022 or January 2023 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.
- To be eligible for the NAEYC Conference grant, qualified students must have been in attendance of the 2022 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference or be an employee whose employer attended NAEYC. Request information through www.rasmussen.com/naeyc.
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Tuition for the ECE Associate’s degree program is $205 per credit for qualified students. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. Students who receive the tuition price of $205 per credit cannot use any additional Rasmussen University discounts, grants and/or scholarships except for an up to 20% NAEYC Conference tuition grant. NAEYC Conference attendees and employees of daycare centers whose director or HR representative may have attended the conference or have otherwise been notified about the grant may be eligible for a 20% grant toward the Early Childhood Education Associate’s program at Rasmussen University. In order to receive the grant, qualified candidates must enroll in the program in November 2022 or January 2023. Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant.
Program cost and estimated time to completion assume:
- Successful completion of up to eight self-directed assessments and the 12-credit CDA waiver, totaling up to 42 credits taken off the original 90 credits and the application of a 20% grant on the remaining 48 credits, bringing the total estimated cost to $8,082.
- Breakdown: $9,840 in tuition ($205 x 48 credits). A 20% tuition grant will provide a $1,968 reduction bringing the tuition total to $7,872 + $210 in book fees = $8,082 in estimated program cost.
- If a student needs to retake one or more courses in the degree program or does not qualify for the CDA waiver and self-directed assessments, the total cost of the program will exceed $18,945.
Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
- CDA and Child Development Associate are registered trademarks of the Council for Professional Recognition.
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Take Charge Grant Terms and Conditions
Students who have previously applied for a Rasmussen degree program between July 2022 and December 2022 may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $1,000 to be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student's first two (2) quarters in 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.
Additional terms and conditions:
- The maximum grant amount is $1,000 and will be awarded in two equal amounts over the course of the student’s first two quarters of enrollment.
- To be eligible for the Take Charge Grant, qualified students must meet the following criteria:
- Student must start in their program of study in January 2023.
- Student must meet one of the following three bulleted criteria for the July 2022, August 2022, October 2022 or November 2022 start dates:
- Was actively enrolled as of their start date and terminated their enrollment agreement pursuant to the Course Drop Policy prior to the close of the drop/add period.
- Submitted an application but cancelled their enrollment agreement prior to the first day of the academic term.
- Submitted an application but did not complete any other steps toward enrollment.
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University, including program-specific requirements, must be met.
- Student must maintain continuous enrollment. A student who withdraws may no longer be eligible for the grant.
- Students who have submitted an application for a 2023 start date prior to the launch date of this grant are not eligible.
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
- This grant may be combined with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University unless such other grant or scholarship prohibits combination.
- Students with tuition rates at or lower than $239 per credit for full-time rates and $309 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University.
- Employees of any APEI Educational Unit, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members, are not eligible for this grant.