Conditions

• Laypersons desiring formative theological education to pursue or complement their ministry interests or experience in the Roman Catholic Church by obtaining a master’s degree. Members of religious communities (or aspirants) are not eligible


• Demonstration of particular interest in or experience in ecclesial ministry and completion of FAFSA to validate financial need


• Undergraduate degree with at least a 3.00 grade point average


• Up to four (4) awards made annually only to newly-admitted students; awards subject to funds availability. Cannot be combined with Ministry Excellence or Partners aid


• Tuition covered only for those courses specifically required to complete the degree program; fees and books excluded. Total amount of the award is $7000, but not more than $3500 in a given year that is pro-rated according to a semester registration of at least five (5) credits. Semester funding will be rescinded, if minimum credits are not met. Funding not to exceed the degree time-limit specified below:
  
  
• Master of Theological Studies - two years
• Master of Arts (Theology) - two years
• Master of Arts (Pastoral Studies) - three years
• Master of Divinity - four years


• Renewal eligibility requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.25


• Non-compliance with official Union policies may result in loss of financial aid


• If degree is not completed, a penalty of 50% of the amount distributed may be assessed

Award Decision

Applicants will be notified of grant award decision concurrent with decision on admission

Contact

Financial Aid Office