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Trusted Partnership Program

Let us and your employer empower you through education.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is excited to partner with numerous businesses, school districts, healthcare systems, professional associations, and other organizations in Minnesota and nationwide to offer employees and members like you a unique way to advance in your career — and save money. Take advantage of our wide array of benefits including flexible online programming, access to campus events and networking opportunities, and renowned curriculum taught by experienced faculty currently working in the field.

Through our Trusted Partnership Program, employees and their spouses as well as members of our Trusted Partner organizations qualify for the Trusted Partner Scholarship. At Saint Mary’s, we believe in making education accessible by offering additional financial support to help you reach your goals. We're here to support you any way possible for every step of the way.

Trusted Partner Program Highlights

 

$4,500

Average amount awarded for an online bachelor’s degree

$2,100

Average amount awarded for a master’s degree

$4,950

Average amount awarded for a doctoral degree

Trusted Partner Scholarships

As a leader in adult education, we’re committed to providing an education that is flexible for working professionals and adult learners. Through the partnership between your employer and Saint Mary’s, we’re offering a partner scholarship that allows you/your spouse to pursue educational and career advancement — while meeting all of life’s obligations.

*All students receiving the Trusted Partner Scholarship must be degree-seeking and currently enrolled in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs*

  • Online Undergraduate Programs
    • $50 off per credit per semester
  • Master’s Programs and Graduate Certificates
    • $70 off per credit per semester
  • Doctoral Programs
    • $90 off per credit per semester
  • Programs not eligible for the scholarship
    • All Winona campus undergraduate programs
    • $100 per credit K-12 Reading Certificate
    • One time courses specific to earning CEUs
    • Doctorate of Nursing Practice Anesthesiology (DNP)

How to use the partner scholarship

For prospective students:

  • Connect with an admissions counselor to request more details about the scholarship.
Request information

 

  • If you are interested in more than one program, submit an additional form via the button above.
  • If you’ve ready to apply, we’re ready to help you get started!
Apply for admission

 

For currently enrolled students:

  • Please contact Student Central for more information.
Connect with Student Central

Our partners

We’re excited to partner with the following companies and organizations. If your employer/association is not listed, we encourage you to contact your HR director and request them to reach out to us directly at partnerships@smumn.edu

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Our Partners New

We’re excited to partner with the following companies and organizations. If your employer/association is not listed, we encourage you to contact your HR director and request them to reach out to us directly at partnerships@smumn.edu

Partners

FAQ

Who is eligible?

  • The Trusted Partner Scholarship applies to:

    • Partner organization employees and their spouses
    • Partner association members and their spouses

    The Trusted Partner Scholarship is valid for degree-seeking students only (online undergraduate, master’s, doctoral programs and graduate certificates).

    Check with your HR department for complete eligibility details.

Can I use the scholarship with any other scholarship?

  • The Trusted Partner Scholarship may be used concurrently with the associate’s degree scholarship. In order to utilize the Partner Scholarship, the Admissions office must verify employment status at the time of application submission.

When can I use my scholarship?

  • The Trusted Partner Scholarship is available the term or “semester” following the date they “self identify as an employee” of one of our Trusted Partners. Please indicate your employer “partner” when asked on applications or with your admissions counselor.

Can I use the scholarship on the Winona Campus?

  • The scholarship is not valid on undergraduate programs offered on our residential Winona Campus.

Are there any programs that are exempt from using the scholarship?

  • Not valid for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Anesthesiology (DNP) or the specially priced $100 per credit K-12 Reading Certificate program.