Masters Program

As an applicant or returning student to the PTS Master’s Program you may apply for financial aid by completing the steps below. 

To Receive Any Financial Aid: 

• Complete the Master's Financial Aid Scholarship Application and submit.
• "Thank You" Letter to the donor family or church that established the scholarship fund: Submit a 125–250 word typed letter (PDF or Word) to srichie@ptseminary.edu and cc: Finaid@ptseminary.edu. Your submission must include:
  • Your name and state/country of origin.
  • Why you chose PTS for your education.
  • Your current ministry or employment.
  • Your future ministry or career goals.
  • A brief expression of appreciation for the donor family or church whose generosity supports students through this scholarship.
  • A recent personal photo attached to the email.

To Apply for Federal Loans: 

• Complete PTS Financial Aid application above    
•  Apply for Aid
  •  Log in using your FSA ID Username & Password 
    • New Students: Apply for U.S. Department of Education FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/help/fsa-id. This ID serves as the identifier allowing you access to your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems. Be sure to retain your FSA ID for future reference, corrections, etc.
• Complete the free electronic 2024-25 FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (required for both loans and scholarships). Students with a non-citizenship or non-residence status do not complete this step.
• Complete your Entrance Counseling
• Complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN)
  • Once obtained, you do not need to complete another MPN for ten years

*Please note that there are many different scholarship options (see the linked Fin. Aid Application). Scholarships are available as funds permit. Master’s Scholarships are for Master’s degree students, both online and on-campus students (excluding cohorts /extensions). 

If you have not applied or have not been accepted through PTS Admissions, please contact the Admissions Director at: admissions@ptseminary.edu or 423-478-7725.