Cost of Attendance &
Funding your Education


UMC Estimated Cost of Attendance 2008-2009

Expense

MN, National, & International

Wisconsin Reciprocity

 Tuition & annual fees*

$9,406

$8,152

 Room & Board**

$5,977

$5,977

 Total

$15,383

$14,129

*Tuition & fees are based on full-time enrollment and include the required University fee, student services fee and technology fee.

**Estimated Room and Board is for Skyberg Hall with Dining Services option A (19 meals/week and $150 Eagle Bucks)

Anticipated Misc. Expenses:
$1000-1600 (includes telephone, laundry, cable, entertainment, travel, etc.)

Minnesota Residents Founders Free Tuition Program

The Founders Free Tuition Program is a special award program that benefits qualified incoming students from Minnesota who meet certain financial need requirements. U of M Founders Free Tuition Program

Out-of-State Residents

UMC has a one-rate tuition plan. All students are charged the standard in-state tuition rate, regardless of residency status.

Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba

Under reciprocity agreements, residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba who attend UMC may pay a specially designated tuition rate. Reciprocity application forms are available on-line or from the appropriate office listed below:

North Dakota University System
State Capitol, 10th Floor
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 215
Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Tel: (701) 328-4113
E-mail: ndus@ndus.nodak.edu
Apply Online

South Dakota Board of Regents
Reciprocity Program
Box 2201, University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Tel: (605) 688-4497 or (800) 952-3541
E-mail: joella_anderson@sdstate.edu

Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
Reciprocity Program
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Tel: (608) 267-2209
E-mail: HEABmail@heab.state.wi.us
Apply Online

Manitoba Residents
University of Minnesota, Crookston
Office of Admissions
170 Owen Hall
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
1-800-862-6466

Freshman Merit Scholarships

Scholarships are granted to admitted freshman based upon ACT Composite score (or SAT equivalent) and cumulative high school Grade Point Average. Students are awarded the appropriate scholarship from their Application for Admission. No separate scholarship application is required. Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) to receive merit scholarships.

Award
Amount

Eligibility

The Achievement Scholar

$2,000
($1,000/year for 2 years)

Incoming freshman who has scored a 21 or 22 on the ACT and has earned a 3.25 high school GPA

The Merriam Legacy Scholar

$4,000
($2,000/year for 2 years)

Incoming freshman who has scored a 23 or 24 on the ACT and has earned a 3.25 high school GPA

The Distinguished Scholar
$6,000
($3,000/year for 2 years)

Incoming freshman who has scored a 25 or 26 on the ACT and has earned a 3.25 high school GPA

The Chancellor Scholar
$8,000
($4,000/year for 2 years)
Incoming freshman who has scored a 27, 28 or 29 on the ACT and has earned a 3.25 high school GPA
The Presidential Scholar
$20,000
($5,000/year for 4 years)
Incoming freshman who has scored a 30 or higher on the ACT and has earned a 3.25 high school GPA

Freshman merit scholarships are renewable with a 3.25 cumulative GPA maintained in college.

Specialty Scholarships

UMC has over 300 specialty scholarships available to students made possible by donors to UMC.  Specialty scholarships require a separate application,with a February 15th deadline.  Students must apply for admission and be accepted before they are able to apply for specialty scholarships.  Admitted students will receive detailed instructions on the scholarship application process.

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships are granted to incoming transfer students based upon cumulative college Grade Point Average. No separate scholarship application is required. Students will be awarded the appropriate scholarship from their Application for Admissions. Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) to receive merit scholarships.

Award
Amount

Eligibility

Transfer Distinguished

$2,000
($1,000/year for 2 years)

Incoming transfer with a 3.25 - 3.49 cumulative college GPA

Transfer Chancellor

$3,000
($1,500/year for 2 years)
Incoming transfer with a 3.50 - 3.74 cumulative college GPA

Transfer Presidential

$4,000
($2,000/year for 2 years)

Incoming transfer with a 3.75 - 4.00 cumulative college GPA

Transfer scholarships are renewable for a second year if recipient successfully completes 24 credits at the U of M, Crookston and earns a cumulative 3.25 GPA.

Financial Aid

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The University of Minnesota, Crookston Title IV Code is 004069.  The FAFSA is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov, high school counselor's offices or the UMC One Stop.

For more detailed information on scholarships and financial aid, visit http://onestop.umcrookston.edu/financial_Aid/index.htm.