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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.

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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.

  • 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

How to use the partner scholarship

For prospective students:

  • Fill out an inquiry form to connect with an admissions counselor.
  • If you are interested in more than one program, submit an additional form via the link above.
  • If you’re ready to apply, we’re ready to help you get started!

For currently enrolled students:

  • Please contact Student Central at studentcentral@smumn.edu.
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Our partners

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

FAQ

  • The Partner Scholarship applies to:

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

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

    Check with your HR department for complete eligibility details.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Not valid for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Anesthesiology (DNP).