Graduate Degrees
Wondering how to finance college?
Among the most important questions students have, whether they are high school seniors or adults planning to return to school, is “How will I pay for college?” At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center (GU/MSB) we know that the cost of earning a college degree is a major obstacle for many people. That’s why we have developed scholarships for specific student populations. That is also why we provide financial aid coordinators to help students identify all the scholarships, loans and grants that might help them fund their educations.
Find out about your financial aid options
To speak with a financial aid representative who can help you identify ways to pay for college, contact GU/MSB-Brooklyn Center. Call us toll-free at 800-231-9154.
Scholarships
We offer the scholarships summarized below to qualified students. If you are interested, contact a financial aid coordinator for eligibility information and more details.
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President’s Scholarship for Graduating Seniors. Apply before January 1 or April 1 of your senior year in high school and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and you may receive either $2000 (January 1) or $1000 (April 1).
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Director’s Academic Scholarship. You mayreceive an award of up to $5000, depending on your score on the CPAt.
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Dream Act Scholarship. If you are an undocumented immigrant and have graduated from a Minnesota high school, you may apply for this scholarship, which funds 50% of the recipient’s total program cost.
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High School Advantage. If you are a high school senior and enroll in a BS or AAS degree program at GU/MSB-Brooklyn Center, you may take up to four courses (one per quarter) during your senior year tuition-free.
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Military Service Scholarship. If you were severely injured in Iraq or Afghanistan and are participating in the Department of Defense Severely Injured Joint Operations Center, you (or a family member) may be able to receive a tuition-only scholarship of $5000 for a bachelor’s degree, $2500 for an associate degree and $1000 for a diploma program
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Military Advantage Scholarship. This scholarship awards a 10% discount on tuition and books to eligible US military personnel and their families. This supplements any other military benefits, such as the GI Bill/College Fund.
- Purple Heart Scholarship. This scholarship awards the cost of tuition and fees remaining after all other federal, state and military financial aid have been applied to your tuition bill. If you were wounded while serving in the Gulf wars, or if you are a family member of a service member killed in action during these wars, you may be eligible for this scholarship.
- Military Active Duty Scholarship. This program is for qualified students who are active duty service members and their spouses and dependents. Recipients of this scholarship will receive an amount equal to the difference between the current tuition per credit charge and $250. Restrictions apply, so consult our military student services staff to learn more.
- Business Alliance Scholarship. Students who are employed by one of our strategic business partners may be eligible for an award of up to 10% of the cost of tuition for master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs.
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Professional Certification Scholarships. These scholarships reimburse students for certificaton examination fees in areas such as accounting, information technology, medical assisting and massage.
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Community Serivce Scholarship. This award provides eligible continuing students with $2000 for tuition. The college will make eight such scholarships each year, awarding up to two each quarter to qualifying applicants.
Find application forms for these schoalrships at http://www.msbcollege.edu/scholarship-applications/.
In addition to these scholarship programs, students may qualify for external sources of funding for their college educations, including:
- Federal Pell grants
- Minnesota State Grant Program
- Academic Competitiveness Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
- National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART Grant)
- Federal Stafford loans
- Federal Parent PLUS loan for undergraduate students
- Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF)
Learn more about paying for college
To meet with a financial aid representative, contact the Brooklyn Center, MN, campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. Call us toll-free at 800-231-9154 for answers to your questions about funding your college education.