Concordia University Irvine gives Lutheran school teachers and administrators 20% off. The discount runs through the School of Education and is verified through a straightforward employer letter rather than a third-party verification service.
Concordia University Irvine is a private university affiliated with the Lutheran Church, based in Irvine, California, with a School of Education offering degree programs aimed at practicing teachers and school administrators.
How To Get The Concordia University Irvine Teacher Discount
Teachers and administrators currently serving at a Lutheran school get 20% off tuition through the School of Education. Verification is simple: submit a signed letter from your school administrator confirming your employment, along with your regular application materials. No third-party verification platform is involved.
A Second Discount Exists Too, for a Different Group
Concordia University Irvine also offers a separate 10% discount to anyone who already holds a degree from the university and wants to pursue an additional degree or program through the School of Education. That’s a different eligibility path than the Lutheran-school teacher discount: an existing Concordia Irvine alumnus qualifies for the 10% rate regardless of where they currently teach, while the 20% rate is specific to current Lutheran school employment.
The 20% rate is tied to Lutheran school employment specifically, not general Christian school employment or Concordia’s broader religious affiliation. A teacher at a non-Lutheran religious school doesn’t qualify under this program even if their school shares a similar faith tradition.
Because verification runs through a signed administrator letter rather than an online service, a teacher applying should request that letter early in the process rather than assuming it can be produced quickly at the last minute before an enrollment deadline.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Concordia University Irvine teacher discount?
A: 20% off tuition for current Lutheran school teachers and administrators.
Q: How do I verify eligibility?
A: A signed letter from your school administrator confirming your employment, submitted with your application.
Q: Is there a discount for Concordia Irvine alumni too?
A: Yes, a separate 10% discount for anyone who already holds a Concordia Irvine degree and is pursuing an additional one through the School of Education, regardless of where they currently teach.
Q: Does this apply to teachers at other Christian schools?
A: No. The 20% rate is specific to Lutheran school employment.
Q: How long does it take to get the administrator letter processed?
A: Not stated by Concordia. Request it early rather than close to an enrollment deadline.
Concordia University Irvine’s affiliation with the Lutheran Church runs through its founding and governance, not just this one discount program, so a teacher weighing the university generally, not just this discount, may find that history relevant to whether the institution’s broader culture fits what they’re looking for in a graduate program.
The 20% and 10% discounts described here address two different situations, current employment and alumni status, so a teacher who is both a Concordia Irvine alumnus and currently teaching at a Lutheran school should ask directly which rate applies or whether the two can combine, rather than assuming either one automatically.
More Information:
Confirmed directly on Concordia University Irvine’s School of Education tuition discount page.
