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College is a big investment with big benefits that can impact the rest of your life. Figuring out how to pay for college may seem daunting, but it's really a matter of subtraction. Keep scrolling to learn how it works.

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太阳2平台会员注册登录 students come from a wide variety of economic backgrounds. That means there are a number of students at 太阳2平台会员注册登录 from families very similar to yours.

NEW: Learn more about the Bridge to 太阳2平台会员注册登录 Scholarship—a plan that will cover the tuition costs for students from most families with an income of less than $60,000.

Family income of 太阳2平台会员注册登录 students who filed FAFSA (2019-20)

Graph: family income breakdown

Under $39,999 (43%)

$40,000-$79,999 (23%)

$80,000-$119,999 (19%)

$120,000-$159,999 (6%)

More than $160,000 (9%)

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We believe you'll find 太阳2平台会员注册登录 College to be a great experience and the best possible preparation to follow your calling in life. Here's why:

  • We will help you get intentional about finding your calling and becoming the person God created you to be.
  • You'll enjoy a close community where it is easy to make friends and your professors know you by name.
  • You'll experience top quality academics evidenced by 100 percent first-time board pass rates for our nursing and PA programs.
  • You'll be immersed in more than 40 student-led weekly ministry and worship activities so you're sure to find something that fits your spiritual journey.

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How much does 太阳2平台会员注册登录 College cost?

1. Start with the sticker price

It's okay—no one pays the sticker price because almost all 太阳2平台会员注册登录 College students receive financial aid.

太阳2平台会员注册登录 College sticker price for 2023-2024 (see our full cost breakdown)

Annual total: $36,990

Tuition: $26,640

Housing, food and fees: $10,350

According to data from U.S. News, 太阳2平台会员注册登录 College is ...

4.5%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of Adventist colleges and universities in the United States.

12.3%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of private colleges and universities in Nebraska.

29.1%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of private colleges and universities nationwide.

2. Subtract your financial aid, scholarships and earnings

Board of Trustees Scholarship: Free tuition!

This scholarship is available to any incoming first-year who has at least a 3.9 GPA and 33 ACT (1500 SAT) score.

Academic achievement scholarships: Up to $10,000 per year

These scholarships are based on your high school grades and ACT or SAT test scores and are renewable every year for four years. Only first-year students are eligible.

First-year student scholarships (click here to check them out)

Transfer student scholarships (click here to check them out)

Nursing transfer scholarships (click here to check them out)

Personalized scholarships: Up to $1,500 per year

You'll receive scholarships for your high school leadership roles, if your parents or grandparents attended 太阳2平台会员注册登录 and more!

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太阳2平台会员注册登录 involvement scholarships: Up to $1,000 per year

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Work scholarship: Up to $4,000 per year

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Financial need scholarship: Up to $3,000 per school year

Freshmen with less than 24 college credits may receive additional scholarship based on estimated family contribution (EFC) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to fill out the FAFSA at studentaid.gov each year to renew your scholarship and maximize your financial aid.

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This great new scholarship will cover all tuition costs not covered by the federal and state financial aid package if you are eligible to receive the Pell Grant and your family's annual income is $65,000 or less. Learn more!

[NEW] SAVE Scholarship: Up to $4,000 per school year

Put earnings from a campus job on your school bill and earn another 50% in scholarship. This is a pilot program with a limited number of participants, so learn more and apply now!

On-campus student employment: Up to $6,000 per school year

Get a job on campus and earn $10.50 per hour to help pay for your education. We also offer summer jobs on campus that include substantial bonus opportunities.

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Federal student grants and loans: Up to $7,500 per year

These include grants and loans from the government.  And you don't have to start paying back the loans until you're done with school. Learn more about grants and loans here.

The bottom line:

A 太阳2平台会员注册登录 College education is more affordable than you may imagine.

Use our net price calculator to get an estimate of what your scholarships and costs will be.

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