Affordability

Traditional Undergraduates

The Pioneer Pledge

Peace of Mind for Your Future

Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.

A recent Forbes magazine article asserted, “If you, or the child you love, might choose a career that would make repayment so burdensome that it would curtail other early adulthood opportunities… you would be well-served to seek a college with a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP).” Initially created to provide financial security after graduation to students interested in using their degrees in public service and other lower-paying positions, Pioneer Pledge helps MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates in all fields, should their income be less than expected, affecting their ability to repay student loans.

Sometimes students pursuing certain career fields know they may earn less in the first few years after graduation. Some expect to complete internships. Others going into ministry or other service careers are concerned about repaying debt. Pioneer Pledge lets them follow their educational and career passion, with peace of mind. Upon graduation, the program works directly with eligible MNU graduates to help repay their loans, either until they reach a point of financial stability, or their loans are repaid entirely.

The loan repayment assistance program covers:

Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)
Parent Plus Loans
Private Loans originated through MNU’s Financial Aid Office
Up to $80,000 in total loans

Pioneer Pledge enables prospective students to attend their first-choice colleges without worry and provides a safety-net allowing them to pursue their desired career after graduation.

All MNU incoming traditional freshmen and eligible transfer students enrolled in the Pioneer Pledge program who have student loans Enroll at mylrap.org/MNU
Must graduate with a traditional undergraduate bachelor’s degree from MNU within 6 years
After graduation:
- Must be employed an average of 30 hours/week and earn less than $50,000/year
- Must work in the U.S. and cannot be working for family

MNU Scholarships

For Traditional Undergraduates

Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.

Based on GPA students are eligible for an academic scholarship of up to $14,000. Test scores are not required,
but they may increase your academic award.

Performing Arts
Students interested in performing in any of our choir, band, or theatre productions can audition for
scholarships. Students pursuing any of our Performing Arts majors will qualify for additional scholarships.

Ministry Scholarships
Freshmen ministry majors may receive a $2,500 scholarship if they successfully complete first year
department requirements. Returning majors can apply for additional scholarships through the Ministry
Internship Program.

Innovation Academy (Honors)
Students with a minimum 3.5 GPA are eligible to apply to the Innovation Academy. Those admitted to the
Academy will receive a $5,000 annual award.

Students participating in MNU inter-collegiate sports may receive an athletic award. Amounts vary based upon
perceived ability and team needs.

Nazarene Legacy Scholarship
Students involved in a local Nazarene church will receive a $5,000 annual award. A recommendation from a
pastor or church leader is required.

Pastoral Dependent Scholarship
Students who are the child of a full-time pastor will receive a $3,000 annual award. Verification of employment
is required.

Church Matching Scholarship
MNU will match a church gift up to $500 annually.

In addition to qualifying for most of the other scholarships listed, transfer students all can qualify for:

Smith Merit Scholarship (will not stack with Innovation Academy) Transfer Only
Transfers who have completed at least 12 college credits with a 3.5 GPA or higher will receive a $2,000 annual
scholarship.

Kansas Community College Scholarship Transfer Only
Transfer students who have earned an associate degree from a Kansas community college will receive a $2,000
annual scholarship.

Founders Scholarship (will not stack with Nazarene Legacy Scholarship)
MNU has a rich heritage built on the strong Christian faith and pioneer spirit of our founders. Students who
exhibit this same Christian faith and spirit through service in their church and community can qualify for a
$2,500 annual scholarship. A recommendation from a pastor, Christian school teacher/administrator, or MNU
alumni is required.

Pastoral Dependent Scholarship
Students who are the child of a full-time pastor will receive a $3,000 annual award. Verification of employment
is required.

Church Matching Scholarship
MNU will match a church gift up to $500 annually.

Early College Scholarship First-Time Freshman Only
Students who enrolled in the MNU Early College or the MNU Concurrent College programs as high school
students will receive a $2,000 annual award as full-time traditional students.

Getting Started

Find Out What You Qualify For

The best way to find out which scholarships you would receive is to fill out our free application and the admissions team will work with you to discover every possible scholarship. If you are not ready to apply, but would like to explore scholarship options please feel free to reach out to Admissions (admissions@mnu.edu) or sign up for a campus visit.

Navigate Your Admissions Journey

Find the program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.