Prepared to Serve: Church Professional Guarantee

Committed to Helping You Pursue God's Call

Maximum $5,000 Annual Tuition Guaranteed for Church Professional Students

Now, more than ever, the next generation is called to share their God-given gifts God and answer the call to a life fulfilled by purpose and truth. Concordia-Chicago’s church work tuition guarantee is designed to equip a growing number of students to serve in LCMS congregations, schools, and ministries.

Beginning in fall 2025, the program will ensure that eligible students enrolled full-time in a church professional program will pay a maximum of $5,000 in tuition and mandatory fees each academic year. As a result, CUC’s tuition for these programs is among the most affordable within the Concordia University System.

Institutional scholarships from CUC, along with Illinois State MAP Grants and Federal Pell Grants, are counted within the guaranteed tuition program.* You are encouraged to further reduce your out-of-pocket costs by adding external scholarships to your reduced tuition.

The University is committed to providing you with the most affordable pathway to prepare for a life of service in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Eligibility Requirements:

• LCMS freshmen or transfer students pursuing a church professional major who meet CUC admission requirements
• Available to incoming students, starting in Fall 2025
• Must complete a FAFSA.
• International students are not eligible

Additional Details:

• Tuition and mandatory fees will not exceed $5,000 annually, renewable for up to four years with satisfactory academic progress
• External scholarships from LCMS districts, congregations and private entities may stack, further reducing costs (up to cost of attendance)
• Room, board and additional fees

* Does not include additional course fees, other non-mandatory university fees (eg. parking), or room & board expenses

Speak with an Admission Counselor to learn more.

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