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Rasmussen University Extends Kick-Start Grant for New Students Starting in January 2024
Grant helps new students save $500 toward the first quarter of their program
Molly Andersen Senior Director of External Communications and Alumni Engagement Phone: 903-920-4366 Email: Media@Rasmussen.edu
Minneapolis (December 1, 2023)—Rasmussen University is excited to announce the extension of its Kick-Start Grant1 to new students beginning their educational journey in January 2024. The limited-time grant which first launched in October helps qualified students save $500 in tuition during their first quarter at Rasmussen. Students must enroll by Dec. 28 to be eligible for the grant. Classes begin on Jan. 2, 2024.
Rasmussen University offers more than 60 career-focused degree programs—from certificates and diplomas all the way to masters and doctoral degrees—across eight areas of study including nursing, health sciences, business, technology, human services, justice studies, design and education.
The University is a national leader in prelicensure nursing education with programs available at 22 locations in six states across the U.S. Rasmussen works with health systems nationwide to transform the relationship between nursing education and employment.
To learn more about the Kick-Start Grant, now available for new students starting in January 2024, please visit https://rasmussen.co/KickStartGrant.
1Prospective students for any program (except those noted below) who start their program on January 2, 2024, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University: - A grant worth up to $500 will be disbursed during the students’ first quarter of their program. - Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Students are responsible for all applicable book fees. - Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded. - In order to be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must enroll by December 28, 2024.
Additional Terms and Conditions: - All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met. - Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed. - Programs with tuition rates at or lower than $248 per credit for full time rates and $321 per credit for part time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. - Kick-Start Grant may be combined with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant. - Employees of any APEI Educational Unit, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for this grant.
About Rasmussen University: Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission—an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org)—is committed to enriching our communities by providing innovative, career-ready higher learning and outstanding healthcare education. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses across the country across eight areas of study. Since 1900, Rasmussen has been creating opportunities, transforming lives, and strengthening communities through person-centered career-focused education. In 2025, the University proudly celebrated 125 years of empowering students to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact. Rasmussen University is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). Learn more at www.rasmussen.edu.
