Certificates Aid

Merit scholarships are offered to incoming students at PTS. Merit Scholarships are based on past academic achievement, demonstrated potential for outstanding Christian service, PTS enrollment status (half-time vs full-time), and other qualities.

Range of award?

As our certificate level students attend at a part-time capacity, they are eligible for up to $1,500 in merit scholarships.

Who qualifies?
Complete admission applications are placed before the Admissions and Standing Committee, who award all scholarships.

What is the deadline?
One year prior, scholarship offers will begin to be awarded for the following fall semester. Awards will continue to be offered until funds are expended. It is recommended that students apply early for admission to be considered for a Merit Scholarship.

Is it renewable?

For our certificate level students, most programs are only a year long. Therefore, merit scholarship are not renewable. If a student chooses to continue at PTS in one of our Master’s degree programs, they are reevaluated for a new award at the time of re-admission.

What is it?

A grant is need-based funding that does not have to be repaid. The Tuition Grant is applied toward tuition costs. This aid is offered by PTS, regardless of denominational affiliation. 

How are grants determined?

PTS Tuition Grants are based on a student's need. Need is determined from information submitted on the PTS Financial Aid Application. Students with a Tuition Grant Index above the Cost of Tuition do not qualify for PTS grants. After determining a student's need, PTS fills a percentage of that need with grants.

What is the range?

Certificate students are eligible for tuition grants up to the cost of tuition.

Who qualifies?

Students enrolled in a certificate program and demonstrating financial need are eligible. (For specifics, see the Catalog.) Students who are in a “default status” on their federal educational loans are ineligible for institutional aid. Applications will not be processed or funds disbursed until any past due amount to PTS is paid in full and the student is in good standing. 

How to apply?

1. Submit a PTS Financial Aid Application. If applicable, submit a signed copy of foreign, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory Tax Form. Students may submit electronically at MyPTS.

Incomplete packets will not be processed. Students who are not required to file must see the instructions on the application and submit additional items. The Financial Aid office reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify the information provided on the Aid Application.

Many students will enter seminary with educational loans, so every effort is made to keep this aid component to a minimum. However, loans are available through some denominational agencies and private lenders for Doctor of Ministry students.

Learn more about loans and access the applications.

Ombudsman

https://studentaid.ed.gov    

877-557-2575

To resolve discrepancies in loan balances and payments, understand financial aid requirements, find loan holders or promissory notes, defer or discharge loans, reestablish eligibility for federal aid, rehabilitate loans, or resolve issues.