In addition to pricing tuition within the reach of most families, Luther Classical College also offers internal scholarships and recommends third-party scholarships to keep students’ costs even lower.
LCC’s Internal Scholarships
1. LCC Merit Scholarship: A select number of merit-based scholarships are available to incoming students at Luther Classical College. These awards can range from $1,000 to full tuition. All applications will be automatically considered, taking into account high school (or college) GPA, Latin Placement Exam results, standardized test scores, application essays, pastoral recommendation, and personal interview.
2. LCC Leadership Scholarship: A select number of leadership scholarships will be awarded to incoming and current students who exemplify Christian culture through leadership and service in student life at LCC and in the community.
3. Scholars’ Congregation Scholarship: Confessional Lutheran congregations that support LCC with annual giving of $2,500 or more are considered Scholars’ Congregations. A student whose home congregation qualifies as a Scholars’ Congregation during the fiscal year (July-June) preceding the student’s current year of enrollment will automatically receive a Scholars’ Congregation Scholarship.
4. Zacchaeus Fund (Need-Based Aid): The Zacchaeus Fund was established at LCC to fulfill the command of scripture to “bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). Students experiencing financial hardship may apply for need-based financial assistance from the Zacchaeus Fund by completing a Financial Aid Application. Questions regarding need-based financial aid should be directed to the Student Accounts Manager.
Third-Party Scholarships
LCC students may be eligible to receive scholarships and grants from a variety of third parties and apply those awards to the costs of attending LCC.
1. Classical Learning Test: In addition to LCC’s own Academic Merit Scholarship (above), which is linked to CLT scores, students who rank high nationally when taking the CLT10 may be awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the CLT that can be applied at LCC. For more information: cltexam.com/scholarships.
2. LCMS Districts: Each district administers its own program. The Wyoming District has a scholarship for college students within Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle who are preparing for full-time ministry at LCC: wylcms.org/forms. Contact your local district for more information.
3. Lutheran Church Extension Fund: LCEF grants three national awards each year to high school graduates attending any college. lcef.org/scholarship.
4. Lutheran Women’s Mission League: Each LWML chapter administers its own program. Contact your local LWML representative for details. Students within the Wyoming District may use this form: wyolwml.org/lwml_scholarship_application_form.
5. Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver (LCMS): TLC has a scholarship fund available to any member of a Rocky Mountain District (RMD) congregation. The RMD is one of 35 districts of the LCMS, with 171 congregations, primarily in Colorado and New Mexico with several in Texas (El Paso), Utah, Arizona and Nebraska. Scholarships (usually $1,000 to $2,000) are provided to college students pursuing a church worker or pre-seminary track. For more information, email trinitylutheran@gototrinity.com.
6. Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crawford, NE (LCMS): Bethlehem has a scholarship fund available to members of the Wyoming District of the LCMS attending Luther Classical College or one of the LCMS seminaries. Priority is given to members of Bethlehem Lutheran in Crawford, NE and Redeemer Lutheran in Harrison, NE then to students who are members of the Pine Ridge Circuit. The deadline for application each year is June 1. For more information, contact the Student Accounts Manager.
Tax Credits and Tax-Exempt College Savings Plans
LCC students may be eligible for state or federal tax credits in view of tuition, fees, or other payments associated with college enrollment. Details vary by state.
LCC is currently working toward national accreditation in order to secure eligibility for its students’ participation in Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs), 529 Plans, the Lifetime Learning Credit, and the American Opportunity Credit.
LCC encourages students and their parents to contact a tax advisor for more information.
Government Grants and Loans
To avoid undue influence from federal policies, LCC intends not to seek eligibility for the GI Bill, Pell Grant, or Stafford Loans. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information about LCC’s stewardship philosophy.
For More Information
Download Tuition and Financial Aid Information for LCC Students for complete details concerning tuition and other costs, plus LCC’s internal scholarship opportunities for new and returning students.
