Students applying for financial assistance, including loans and scholarships, must complete the financial aid process, which includes the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Seminary's Application for Financial Aid, and the letter of thanks to the donor. If applying for an academic scholarship, see additional requirements listed below the scholarship. Steps to apply may be found at this link:
Students are encouraged to contact the Seminary’s Financial Aid Office to verify that all financial aid paperwork has been received at finaid@ptseminary.edu. Students may also view this information in their PTS Student Portal. Scholarships are applied toward tuition costs only. All fees (registration, technology, application and other related fees) are the student’s responsibility. A maximum of one scholarship per semester may be granted per term/semester.
Degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for Seminary scholarships, outside scholarships, federal work study, federal loans, and alternative loans if needed. Non-degree-seeking students may apply for Seminary scholarships, outside scholarships, and alternative loans. Prospective students must be accepted for admission to the Seminary to be eligible for financial aid.
Students who do not have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status do not have to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who do not have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status may apply for Seminary scholarships, outside scholarships, and private/non-federal loans by completing the Seminary's Application for Financial Aid, and the letter of thanks to the donor.
Students may qualify for one of the following awards per academic year. Students can receive one award per academic year. An exception is the Overseer/Youth Director award which can be used in the same academic year but not in the same term/semester as another award.
*These scholarships do not apply to D. Min. students in a cohort.
Seminary alumni are eligible for a $900.00 tuition scholarship on a 3-credit hour course and must be enrolled at least 3 hours per academic semester.
Students attending PTS in the Doctor of Ministry program that did not graduate with a Master's degree from PTS may apply for this $500 scholarship each semester enrolled.
Full-time Church of God State Adminsitrative Bishops, State Youth and Discipleship Directors, and State Evengelism Directors may apply for this scholarship which covers 100% tuition cost for 1 course per academic year (July-June).
A Church of God church can receive credit from Church of God World Missions for funds used to support a minister's Seminary tuition and fees. The funds must come directly from the church to either World Missions or the Seminary and be designated for the minister who is attending the Seminary. Churches sending funds to the PTS Business Office should designate "Mission America Project #8000023 Pentecostal Training" and indicate the name of the student in attendance. Contact srichie@ptseminary.edu for more information.
