Financial aid is available to students in the form of scholarships, student loans, and student employment. Scholarships ranging from 25% to 100% of tuition are available to qualified applicants. The awards are renewable to students who continue to meet the criteria. Preference for financial assistance is generally given to full time, degree-seeking students; however, in nearly all circumstances, a financial aid package can be worked out to enable a student to study at Saint John’s. Monastic seminarians should consult the rector of the Seminary and the director of admission for further information.

 

Scholarships for Full-Time Students

1. Awards range from 50% to 100% of tuition.
2. Available to full-time (at least 9 credits), degree-seeking students during the academic year.
3. Scholarships are offered on behalf of the School of Theology·Seminary at time of application.
4. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate satisfactory progress towards their approved degree program.

 

Scholarships for Part-Time Students

1. Awards range from 25% to 40% of tuition.
2. Available to part-time (less than 9 credits), degree-seeking students during the academic year.
3. Scholarships are offered on behalf of the School of Theology·Seminary on a semester by semester basis.
4. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate satisfactory progress towards their
   approved degree program.

 

General Scholarships: Summer Session

1. 25% tuition scholarships are available to full-time (at least 6 credits), degree-seeking students during the summer term.
2. Petition for summer scholarships must be directed to the director of admission in writing or by e-mail before the start of the summer session.

 

Other Scholarships

1. Special scholarships are available to members of the Youth in Theology & Ministry (YTM) Cohort.
2. A donor-designated fund provides scholarships for monastic seminarians which reduces the cost of tuition by 60%.

 

Student Loans

Student loans are available to degree-seeking students who are enrolled at least half-time. Students must file the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) to be considered for loans. The FAFSA can be filed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for questions regarding student loans. Phone: 320-363-3664.

Student Employment

Part-time jobs are available on campus. General work awards range from $1,800 to $2,100 per year for up to 10-12 hours of work per week. Wages for student employment are paid from federal work-study, institutional or State of Minnesota funds and may be used to pay for tuition, room and board costs or for personal expenses. Please contact the Student Employment office for questions involving student employment. Phone: 320-363-2186.