The 2026-27 FAFSA is now available! You can complete that now, and you may still complete the 2025-26 FAFSA if you have not already done so.
Federal and state grants, federal work-study, Federal Direct loans, and scholarships help make college or career school affordable. Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply to gain access to all types of aid, including federal aid from the Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Important information for filling out the FAFSA
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Viterbo Federal School Code: 003911
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An FSA ID is used to sign the FAFSA. If you haven't previously used an FSA ID, create one today.
Financial Aid Code of Conduct
Viterbo University expects its financial aid professionals to maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out their responsibilities, including all dealings with entities involved in any manner in student financial aid. Read the full Financial Aid Code of Conduct.
Contact Us
Questions about your financial aid? Send us an email at financialaid@viterbo.edu, a text at 608-924-5016, or give us a call at 608-796-3900.
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Which student category fits you best?
You are a graduate student if you are pursuing a graduate (doctoral or master's) degree, certificate, or license in one of Viterbo’s eligible graduate programs.
Once you have submitted your application for admission we strongly encourage you to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Viterbo to receive your information (003911). Candidates starting in the fall 2024, spring 2025 semesters, and summer 2025 should file the 2024-2025 FAFSA, available now. In addition, all candidates starting in the 2025-2026 academic year should file the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
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Visit FAFSA.gov for more information Apply for Aid | FAFSA
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Viterbo Federal School Code: 003911
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Graduate Financial Aid Advisor: Ms. Brenda Herman | 608.796.3900
Graduate tuition and fees vary by program. Please visit the Graduate Cost & Aid page for current actual tuition and fees for your program. Tuition and fees are for an academic year (fall, spring, and summer) and will increase annually each fall.
| Program | Per Credit | Avg credits per term | Annual Tuition | Program Fee | Indirect Costs (Books, Transportation, Misc Expenses) | Food | Housing | Total COA |
| EducationLa Crosse Diocese Principal | $305 | 6 | $3,660 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $24,468 | |
| EducationDegree/CORE/Certificate courses | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationWisconsin Off campus | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationWisconsin Ed Leadership | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationReading Licensure | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationCross Cat Special Education | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationIowa Ed Leadership | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| EducationIowa Off campus | $480 | 6 | $5,760 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,568 | |
| Servant Leadership | $500 | 6 | $6,000 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $26,808 | |
| Mental Health Counseling | $670 | 6 | $8,040 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $28,848 | |
| School Counseling | $670 | 6 | $8,040 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $28,848 | |
| Education Ed Leadership Superintendent | $705 | 6 | $8,460 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $29,268 | |
| Doctor of Education Ethical Leadership | $760 | 6 | $9,120 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $29,928 | |
| Doctor of Education Ethical Leadership Superintendent | $760 | 6 | $9,120 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $29,928 | |
| Business Administration | $770 | 6 | $9,240 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $30,048 | |
| Doctor of Education Counselor Education | $800 | 6 | $9,600 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $30,408 | |
| Dietetics Internship GR.DI | $735 | 6 | $8,820 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $29,628 | |
| Dual MBA/DNP | $915 | 6 | $10,980 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $31,788 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | $1,050 | 6 | $12,600 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $33,408 | |
| Comm Medical Dietetics | $740 | 9 | $13,320 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $34,218 | |
| Masters in Speech Pathology | $790 | 15 | $23,700 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $44,778 | |
| Masters in Nursing | $800 | 15 | $24,000 | 1800 | 4000 | 6580 | 6048 | $46,878 |
This section pertains to undergraduate first-year, transfer, and continuing students in our traditional four-year college.
(Costs and aid information for Viterbo’s online bachelor completion programs such as accounting, health care management, business leadership, or nursing degree completion can be found in a different section on this page.)
2025-2026 Application Forms and Instructions
If you are starting your education at Viterbo in Fall Semester/ August 2025, Spring Semester/ January 2026, or Summer Semester/ May 2026, please use the instructions below.
- Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID online
- Both the student and 1 parent (if a student is dependent) will need an FSA ID to sign federal applications
- Dependency Status for FAFSA
- 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Viterbo Federal School Code: 003911
- Viterbo priority filing date: February 1, 2025
- 2025-26 Applying for Financial Aid at Viterbo for New Students
- 2025-26 Financial Aid Checklist at Viterbo for New Students
- Proxy Instructions
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students
| Direct Costs | Tuition | $35,040 |
| Activity & Tech Fees | $750 | |
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Food Housing (First-year student average) |
$6,580 $5,500
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| Indirect Costs | Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Personal | $1,910 | |
| Direct Loan Fees | $90 | |
* You are only charged direct costs
You are a bachelor completion student if you are in one of Viterbo’s online or face-to-face undergraduate bachelor degree completion programs. Below is an average. For more accurate information tuition costs regarding your specific program please see the Bachelor Completion Tuition and Fees page.
2025-26 Cost of attendance for Bachelor Completion students
| Direct Costs | Tuition (average) | $10,032 |
| Resource Fee | $240 | |
| Indirect Costs | Books & Supplies (average) | $1,000 |
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Loan Fees Food Housing Transportation Miscellaneous Personal |
$240 $6,260 $5,060 $1,000 $2,000
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* You are only charged direct costs
This Financial Aid information is for candidates with a bachelor's degree who are pursuing an initial teacher licensure in the Viterbo Univesity Post-Bacc Teacher Licensure program (post-baccalaureate initial teacher license). If you are applying for the FAFSA to help pay your costs for this program, please note, this program is considered an undergraduate program for FAFSA purposes and you are only eligible for any undergraduate federal direct subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans you may have remaining of your cumulative eligibility. You can view your total loan balance in your Federal Student Aid account at studentaid.gov.
2024-2025 Cost of attendance for Post-Baccalaureate Teacher License students
| Direct Cost | Tuition | $10,920 |
| Resource Fees |
$240
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| Indirect Cost |
Books and Supplies Housing Food Transportation Miscellaneous Personal |
$1,000 $6,260 $5,060 $1,000 $2,000 |
| Loan Fees | $240 |
* You are only charged direct costs