St. Edward’s University

St. Edward’s University offers City Year AmeriCorps members, alums and staff

15% off published tuition for nursing programs, graduate programs and credit-bearing certificates.

All accepted City Year applicants are eligible for the university’s Affinity Tuition Discount program. The university recognizes your commitment to service and pursuit of a more just world. St. Edward’s urban campus in Austin, Texas offers in-person, online, and blended graduate programs that are varied and convenient for busy lifestyles.

Graduate degrees are offered in many disciplines including business, leadership, analytics, counseling and more. Nursing programs include traditional and accelerated nursing degrees.

Additional benefits

• No application fee
• Enrollment deferral: Admitted students may defer enrollment by one semester if they decide to stay with City Year for additional time before starting their studies.

Why City Year loves St. Edward’s University

St. Edward’s University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,000 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in the state and offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate programs. St. Edward’s delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant hilltop campus in a world-class city. St. Edward’s has been recognized for 20 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and remains in the list of top 10 Best Regional Universities in the West.

Both partners are committed to promoting a more just world by providing a generous St. Edward’s tuition discount to students who have served their communities through City Year.

To apply

Visit St. Edward’s application web page: stewards.edu/apply.

To identify your City Year affiliation

City Year applicants should self-identify in the application by checking ‘Yes’ on the question of interest in the Affinity Discount and filling in the blank field with “City Year” as their group. Once enrolled in a program, we will request documentation verifying their involvement in City Year in their first semester via the process outlined below.

To access the application fee waiver and apply for the discount

St. Edward’s does not charge an application fee. To be considered for the scholarship, a verification letter must be requested by emailing alumni@cityyear.org with the subject line “St. Edward’s University: City Year verification letter request”. The City Year Alumni Impact Team will verify the service and send the verification letter to St. Edward’s University.

To contact the admissions office

Please call (512) 448-8500 or email seu.admit@stedwards.edu to connect with the admissions office.