What is it?

After a student is evaluated for the Tuition Grant, those with greater need may also qualify for a Housing Grant. The Housing Grant is awarded for PTS on-campus student housing only.

Range of award?

Housing Grant per academic year is $900. Qualifying students must live in PTS housing to have $100/month applied to their account between September and May. This amount will be prorated if a student moves from the PTS housing.

Who qualifies?

Full-time students (enrolled for nine or more credits) in a Master's program, demonstrating financial need, and who are members of a church.

Students who are in a “default status” of their federal educational loans are ineligible for institutional aid.

How do I apply?

 1) Submit a PTS Financial Aid Application with W2 copies. If applicable, submit documentation of Social Security benefits; Food Stamps; Signed copy of foreign, Puerto Rico, or other US Territory Tax Form.

2) File a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IDR) to bring your tax information into the FAFSA.

3) If choosing NOT to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IDR), call the IRS and request a Tax Transcript. The signed Tax Transcript must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Copies of Federal 1040s will no longer be accepted by PTS.

What is the deadline

Beginning on February 21, the Financial Aid Office will begin to accept complete Financial Aid Packets.

Applications are reviewed on a "first come- first served" basis, starting on February 21, until funds are expended. Early application is encouraged (before April 1). Incomplete packets will not be processed.

Students must re-apply each academic year. A student is NOT guaranteed to receive need-based aid every year. He/she must qualify financially and submit an application early.