• Receive a Tumbler When You Share Rasmussen!

    By inviting someone to join you at Rasmussen University, you are empowering them to pursue their education goals. Help them take that next step with the Pass the Torch Grant of up to $500.

    Plus, when you submit a friend's, family member's or colleague's contact information, you’ll receive a 40 oz. Rasmussen University tumbler!

    Your mailing address is optional. However, it is needed to receive the promotional tumbler.

    Step 1 of 2 - Submit Your Nominee:
    Please enter their first name.
    Please enter their last name.
    Please enter their email address.
    Please enter their phone number.
    Step 2 of 2 - Submit Your Information:
    Please enter your first name.
    Please enter your last name.
    Please enter your email address.
    Please select your campus.

Three Easy Steps to Share the Rasmussen Community

Step 1

Invite a friend, family member or coworker to join Rasmussen.

Step 2

You get a 40 oz. spill-resistant specialty tumbler.

Step 3

They start at Rasmussen with a grant of up to $500 that can be combined with many other grants.

Get a 40 oz. Tumbler!

When you provide valid contact information for the person you’re inviting, you’ll get an exclusive Rasmussen University stainless-steel travel tumbler. Keep your drink hot or cold for hours with the double-wall, insulated BPA-free design. The screw-on, spill-resistant lid and comfortable handle keep your drinks secure as you move throughout your day. Help quench someone else’s thirst for education while staying hydrated yourself!

Pass The Torch!

When someone is invited to join Rasmussen University by a current student or alum, they can receive the Pass the Torch Grant! It's an opportunity for them to take that first step toward their education goals with confidence. The money they save with the grant could help set them up for success. Plus, the Pass the Torch Grant can be combined with other qualified grants, so they can maximize their total savings.

Over 50% of Students

and alum said they have referred someone to Rasmussen University.

Over 1 in 10 Current Students

were referred by someone like you.

Nearly 1 in 6 Graduates

were referred in the last 5 years.

Over 2,100 students

received a scholarship for being referred through 2023.

Terms and Conditions

Promotion Details Overview

Anyone is allowed to enter their name and the name of a friend to be qualified for a promotional tumbler, so long as the submission consists of a valid name and valid contact information. For a submission to be considered valid, you must provide an accurate name with an accurate phone number and/or email for both you and the person you are referring. If any of the information is found to be incorrect, your submission will be considered invalid and no promotional tumbler will be given. In order to receive a promotional tumbler, you must also provide your mailing information. You can submit your friend’s information without including your mailing information, but you will not receive the tumbler. Submitting only your information will be considered invalid. Participants are allowed to submit the information for more than one friend, but are only eligible for one promotional tumbler per year.

Rasmussen University “Pass the Torch” Grant Qualifications

  • Any Rasmussen University pending new student, current student or alum may refer someone to receive a grant of up to $500 by providing contact information for the prospective student.
  • The grant is available to new prospective students only who begin their program on or after April 1, 2024. Students who previously attended Rasmussen University are not eligible for this grant.
  • In order to be eligible for the grant, new students must have been referred by a pending new student, a current student or a Rasmussen alum and must enroll at Rasmussen University for a May, July or August start date.
  • Professional Achievement Grant recipients are not eligible for the Pass the Torch Grant.
  • The Pass the Torch Grant may be combined with other grants offered by Rasmussen University with the exception of the Alumni Grant, the LPN Care Grant, and the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant.
  • Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws or graduates and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant.
  • Students 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 offered by the University unless specifically identified in the terms and conditions of the grant.
    • Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
    • Students enrolling in the Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulations and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration are not eligible for any grants or grants offered by the University.
  • Employees of APEI and APEI Educational Units, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible to participate.
  • The grant is awarded quarterly for the first four quarters (up to $125 per quarter) for eligible new students and is non-renewable.
  • Referred student must meet Rasmussen University admissions acceptance standards.
  • Referral information will be verified by the Admissions Office before student will be awarded.

Grant Conditions

  • The grant award is non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent is allowed.
  • Rasmussen University reserves the right to add, discontinue or amend scholarship and grant programs at its discretion. Any student currently receiving scholarship or grant funds at the time of the amendment will be notified.
  • Rasmussen University and its agents assume no responsibility for damages, losses, or injury resulting from acceptance or use of the grant award. Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
  • This grant is limited to a maximum amount of $500 applied at a rate of $125 per quarter for a maximum of 4 quarters. If the grant recipient transfers in credits from a previous college and has less than 4 quarters, the grant will terminate at the completion of the student’s program. Additionally, if the student enrolls in a program requiring less than 4 quarters of study, the grant will terminate at the completion of the program.
  • Students must meet all general college- and program-specific requirements, along with all applicable continuing academic, programmatic and credit load requirements. See your Rasmussen University catalog for a complete set of eligibility requirements and academic standards.
  • Students 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 grants offered by the University unless specifically identified in the terms and conditions of the grant.
    • Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
    • Students enrolled in the Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulations and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration are not eligible for any grants or grants offered by the University.

Get Ready to Pass the Torch

You Have the Power to Change Someone’s Life

Sometimes all it takes for someone to pursue their goals is the encouragement of a friend. You could be the one to empower someone’s next steps by inviting them to join Rasmussen University. From friends and family members to colleagues and neighbors, when you share the Rasmussen community, you could change the life of a deserving person you know.

If you can’t think of someone to invite, spread the word—maybe by sharing, you can inspire someone else to refer!

Invite Someone Now

Let others know how they can help grow the Rasmussen community!

Spread the Word