Affordability Brochure 2016 Spreads

Affordable SEMINARY EDUCATIONAT GORDON-CONWELL

130 Essex Street South Hamilton, MA 019821.800.428.7329 978.646.4038 [email protected] www.gordonconwell.edu

No, its not an oxymoron.

Getting through seminary with little or no debt is a realistic possibility. Last year, nearly 45% of Gordon-Conwell graduates left with no educational debt from their seminary studies.

The following profiles show how just a few of our students have made it work. Names have been changed for privacy, but these stories are based on real people who were asking the same questions you are: Is going to seminary a wise financial decision? Is it worth taking on student loan debt? Will I be able to work as a full-time student?

Through scholarships, fundraising, ingenuity and Gods miraculous provision, these students have found a way to follow Gods calling to pursue a seminary education. We hope their stories inspire you.

Let us know how we can help. Gordon-Conwell offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Affordable SEMINARY EDUCATION

*Examples given in this booklet generally pertain to domestic students. Your individual circumstances may differ from these. Please consult the Financial Aid office to work through your needs and funding sources.

80%of full-time students

37+scholarships

50%given to

resulting in

incurring NO educational debt at Gordon-Conwell

Real Numbers: Student Profiles*

FULL-TIME M.DIV./TH.M., SINGLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses$3,340/year double dorm room in Grey Hall$3,150/year board plan (9 meals)$18,300 Special Scholarship Tuition$300/year Mentored Ministry fees (2 units/year $150/unit)$4,230/year student health insurance (single)

$29,320/year total

Income$5,000/year Graham Scholarship$8,415/year on-campus employment (15 hours/week)$0 loans$18,300 summer job, savings and other sources

$31,715/year total

* Based on 2014-15 rates

FULL-TIME M.A. IN COUNSELING, MARRIED, OFF-CAMPUS

Expenses$1,575/month rent (2-bedroom off-campus apartment, South Hamilton)$18,300 Special Scholarship Tuition

$37,200/year total

Income$5,000 Professional Counseling Scholarship$10,000 Stafford Loan$22,950/year off-campus employment (30 hours/week)

$37,950/year total

FULL-TIME M.DIV., MARRIED, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses$1,085/month 2-bedroom on-campus apartment $18,300 Special Scholarship Tuition$300/year Mentored Ministry fees (2 units/year $150/unit)

$31,620/year total

Income $9,000 Partnership Program Scholarship (old scholarship; new rate is $18,300)$1,000/summer (Compass Program)$34,425/year off-campus employment (15 hours/week $45/hour as tutor)

$44,425/year total

* Based on 2014-15 rates

Real Numbers: Student Profiles

FULL-TIME M.A. (WORLD MISSIONS & EVANGELISM),

SINGLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses$3,060/year large single in Retreat House$3,350/year board plan (12 meals)$18,300 Special Scholarship Tuition

$24,710/year total

Income$5,000/year Graham Scholarship$1,500/year Pierce Fellowship Scholarship$175/month Resident Life Coordinator$12,750/year off-campus employment (20 hours/week $12.50/hour)$3,500 other resources

$24,850/year total

I can only take 3 classes each semester, so January and summer classes are perfect

for my situation.

CONTD

FULL-TIME M.A. SPIRITUAL FORMATION, SINGLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses$3,890/year large single dorm room in Grey Hall$3,350/year board plan (12 meals)$18,300 Special Scholarship Tuition$1,000/year Partnership Program fees

$26,540/year total

Income$18,300 Partnership Program Scholarship$1,000/month on-campus employment (25 hours/week $10/hour)$8,000/year Stafford Loan (pays for room & board)

$38,300/year total

FULL-TIME M.DIV. & FULL-TIME M.A. (RELIGION) / M.A. IN

COUNSELING, MARRIED COUPLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses$870/month 1-bedroom apartment in Graham Hall$36,600/year Special Scholarship Tuition (couple)$2,000/year Partnership Program fees (couple)

$49,040/year total

Income$36,600 Partnership Program Scholarship (couple)$5,100/year on-campus employment (10 hours/week $10/hour)$4,700/year on-campus employment (9 hours/week $10/hour)$1,200/year Byington Scholar$6,600/year other sources

$54,200/year total

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT PER YEAR NUMBER AWARDED RENEWABLE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO APPLY DEADLINE AWARD DATE

MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

PARTNERSHIP Full Tuition unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete Partnership application

April 15 (FA)Sept. 30 (SP)

rolling

COMPASS $5,500 unlimited YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; alumnus/a of Compass Youth Program

Sign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

GRAHAM $5,000 75-100 Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programSign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

TRUSTEE $4,500 unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programSign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

TEAM MINISTRY50% discount on spouses tuition

4 YesNew, full-time couple; starting degree program at the same time

Complete FAFSA, submit Gordon-Conwell financial aid application and Team Ministry application

April 15April 15-Sept 1

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESIDENTIAL $10,000 1 Yes Full-time; admitted*; outstanding Christian leadership Complete admission + onlinescholarship application

February 15 April 1

MICHAEL HAYNES $8,000 5 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an African-American context

Complete admission + onlinescholarship application

February 15 April 1

MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT $8,000 1 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an African-American and/or Latino context


February 15 April 1

DAVID F. WELLS $7,500 3 Yes Full-time; admitted*; 3.50 GPAComplete admission + onlinescholarship application

February 15 April 1

J CHRISTY WILSON $7,500 3 YesFull-time; admitted*; desire to engage in missions as a full-time vocation


February 15 April 1

TIMOTHY J. KELLER $7,500 3 YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; desire to engage in vocational pastoral ministry


February 15 April 1

MILITARY CHAPLAINCY $5,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; enrolled in chaplain candidate program


February 15 April 1

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS $5,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted to the MACO degree program; undergrad degree in psychology or sociology


February 15 April 1

PIERCE DISCIPLE BUILDING* $1,500 32 Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete admission + onlinescholarship application

April 15

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

PASTORS FOR AFRICAFull tuition + cost of living

financial assistance1 Yes

Full-time; admitted to M.Div. degree program; originally born in & currently resides in Africa; will return to minister in Africa upon graduation


December 1 February 1

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Full tuition 2 Yes Full-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizenComplete admission + onlinescholarship application


CENTRI HALL $10,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an Asian-Chinese context; will return to minister in Asia upon graduation



GLOBAL CHURCH** $5,000 10 YesFull-time; admitted to any degree program; non-U.S. citizen; commitment to serving the global Church

Complete admission + online scholarship applicationn


ARNOLD $2,000 10 NoFull-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizen No application; awarded as

need is identifiedDecember 1 February 1

OTHER

NEED-BASED AID Up to $300 per course unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete FAFSA, submit institutional financial aid application

Open Open

ADVENT CHRISTIAN Half tuition unlimited Yes Admitted to an eligible degree programApplication throughAdvent Christian denomination

Open Open

INTERVARSITY $735 per course unlimited YesAdmitted to an eligible degree program; current full-time IV staff

Letter from area director noting student is full-time with Intervarsity

Open Open

* The Pierce Disciple Building scholarship is the only scholarship that can be combined with other institutional scholarships.**Scholarship is actually $500 per course; most full-time students take 10 courses per year.

UP TO

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT PER YEAR NUMBER AWARDED RENEWABLE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO APPLY DEADLINE AWARD DATE


PARTNERSHIP Full Tuition unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete Partnership application

April 15 (FA)Sept. 30 (SP)

rolling

COMPASS $5,500 unlimited YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; alumnus/a of Compass Youth Program

Sign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

GRAHAM $5,000 75-100 Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programSign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

TRUSTEE $4,500 unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programSign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling rolling

TEAM MINISTRY50% discount on spouses tuition

4 YesNew, full-time couple; starting degree program at the same time

Complete FAFSA, submit Gordon-Conwell financial aid application and Team Ministry application

April 15April 15-Sept 1

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESIDENTIAL $10,000 1 Yes Full-time; admitted*; outstanding Christian leadership Complete admission + onlinescholarship application

February 15 April 1

MICHAEL HAYNES $8,000 5 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an African-American context


February 15 April 1

MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT $8,000 1 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an African-American and/or Latino context


February 15 April 1

DAVID F. WELLS $7,500 3 Yes Full-time; admitted*; 3.50 GPAComplete admission + onlinescholarship application

February 15 April 1

J CHRISTY WILSON $7,500 3 YesFull-time; admitted*; desire to engage in missions as a full-time vocation


February 15 April 1

TIMOTHY J. KELLER $7,500 3 YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; desire to engage in vocational pastoral ministry


February 15 April 1

MILITARY CHAPLAINCY $5,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; enrolled in chaplain candidate program


February 15 April 1

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS $5,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted to the MACO degree program; undergrad degree in psychology or sociology


February 15 April 1

PIERCE DISCIPLE BUILDING* $1,500 32 Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete admission + onlinescholarship application

April 15


PASTORS FOR AFRICAFull tuition + cost of living

financial assistance1 Yes

Full-time; admitted to M.Div. degree program; originally born in & currently resides in Africa; will return to minister in Africa upon graduation



INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Full tuition 2 Yes Full-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizenComplete admission + onlinescholarship application


CENTRI HALL $10,000 2 YesFull-time; admitted*; commitment to serving the Church in an Asian-Chinese context; will return to minister in Asia upon graduation



GLOBAL CHURCH** $5,000 10 YesFull-time; admitted to any degree program; non-U.S. citizen; commitment to serving the global Church

Complete admission + online scholarship applicationn


ARNOLD $2,000 10 NoFull-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizen No application; awarded as

need is identifiedDecember 1 February 1

OTHER

NEED-BASED AID Up to $300 per course unlimited Yes Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree programComplete FAFSA, submit institutional financial aid application

Open Open

ADVENT CHRISTIAN Half tuition unlimited Yes Admitted to an eligible degree programApplication throughAdvent Christian denomination

Open Open

INTERVARSITY $735 per course unlimited YesAdmitted to an eligible degree program; current full-time IV staff

Letter from area director noting student is full-time with Intervarsity

Open Open

* Applicant must be admitted to an eligible degree program.

Real Stories: How God Provided for Our Students

PAUL, ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Paul was serving as an assistant pastor in England, but felt Gods call to come to seminary. Gordon-Conwell awarded him the Arnold Scholarship for $2,000, but as an international student, he was not eligible for most other financial aid.

When a former corporate executive at Pauls church heard about his passion for further studies, he volunteered to manage a fundraising campaign. The former executive built Pauls list of contacts to over 200 people, sending out letters and meeting with potential supporters.

They raised $150,000 in three months.

Paul doesnt know exactly who gives each month, but he communicates with financial and prayer supporters on a regular basis.

If you know someone who is an organizer, ask them to give two hours a month in administrating gifts.

CAMPU

LIZ, GRAHAM AND PIERCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Liz worked at a church prior to coming to Gordon-Conwell and was able to save up enough for one year of her education costs. The support of her church, as well as surprise financial gifts covered a second year. The rest has come from scholarships.

She received the Graham and Pierce Scholarships, totaling $19,500 over the course of three years. The Presbyterian Church (USA) Lydia Award for women pursuing ordained ministry provided another $3,500.

There is money in denominational scholarships, and they are looking for evangelical candidates.

Because she completed four Semlink courses before matriculating, and has managed a full course load, Liz will be able to graduate with an M.Div. and a Th.M. in three years. She has zero debt and did not have to find a part-time job.

When her car was totaled and she needed a new one, someone in her church handed her $10,000. Random checks have come in the mail.

God has known my need before I asked.

Helpful Web Links

Scholarship Opportunities:www.gordonconwell.edu/scholarships

Resources for Outside Funding:www.gordonconwell.edu/outsidefunding

Gordon-Conwell Scholarships


The Partnership Scholarship A full-tuition scholarship available to students who will be trained in gathering the kind of community and prayer support that is so crucial during and after the seminary years.

Compass A $5,500/year scholarship for students who have participated in Gordon-Conwells Compass Program, the seminarys leadership development program for high school students.

Billy Graham Scholarship A $5,000/year scholarship granted to the first 75 students who commit to full-time study by returning an agreement form and scholarship deposit.

Trustee Grant A $4,500/year scholarship granted to students who commit to full-time study by returning an agreement form and scholarship deposit but do not receive the Graham Scholarship.

Team Ministry Grant A need-based scholarship granted to qualified married couples who will be enrolling as full-time degree students. This scholarship allows for one spouse to receive a 50% discount.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

The Presidential Scholarship for Future Christian Leaders A $10,000/year scholarship granted to one applicant who demonstrates exceptional promise for Christian leadership and reflects the seminarys commitment to advance Christs Kingdom in every sphere of life in service to the Church.

Michael Haynes Scholarship An $8,000/year scholarship granted to up to five applicants who demonstrate a commitment to serving the Church in an African-American context.

Multicultural Development Scholarship An $8,000/year scholarship granted to one applicant who demonstrates a commitment to serving the Church in an African-American and/or Latino context.

Dr. David F. Wells Scholarship for Teaching Ministry A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to three applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for teaching ministry and academic work upon graduation from Gordon-Conwell.

Dr. J Christy Wilson Jr. Scholarship for Missions Ministry A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to three applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for missions service and express a desire to engage full-time in international or local missions, social justice ministry, urban or rural ministry, or campus ministry.

Rev. Timothy J. Keller Scholarship for Pastoral Ministry A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to three applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for vocational pastoral ministry within the local church upon graduation.

Military Chaplaincy Scholarship A $5,000/year scholarship granted to up to two applicants who are enrolled in the chaplain candidate program during their time at Gordon-Conwell and express the desire to serve the Church as a military chaplain upon graduation.

Scholarship for Professional Counselors A $5,000/year scholarship granted to up to two applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for counseling ministry upon graduation from Gordon-Conwell.

The John and Lois Pierce Fellowship A $1,500/year tuition subsidy granted to select incoming and returning students who demonstrate experience and ongoing commitment to small group leadership, spiritual formation and disciple-building.


Pastors for Africa ScholarshipFull tuition and financial assistance granted to one African international applicant who is enrolled in the Master of Divinity degree and demonstrates experience and commitment to small group leadership, spiritual formation, and disciple-building. The recipient must come from Africa and agree to return to minister and spread the Gospel in Africa and will agree to complete his/her studies at the seminary within a three-year time period.

International Student ScholarshipA full-tuition scholarship granted to up to two applicants for full-time study who demonstrate exceptional promise in academic work and for ministry in their home country upon graduation from Gordon-Conwell.

CentriHall ScholarshipA scholarship for up to $10,000 per year for three years of study granted to a Chinese international student committed to return to serve in China after completing their degree at the Seminary. The recipient will agree to return to China within a three-year time period of the start of their degree.

Global Church Scholarship A $5,000/year scholarship granted to 10 international applicants in any masters program who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential for serving the global Church.

Arnold ScholarshipThe Arnold scholarship is granted to up to ten applicants from countries in the Majority World for full-time study, beginning in the fall semester. Recipients of the Arnold Scholarship are awarded $2,000 toward their first year of study. Selection is focused on students with demonstrated financial need, strong character, outstanding leadership qualities, and whose ministry experience demonstrates that they are a trainer of trainers. This scholarship will be dispersed at the rate of $1,000 at the start of the fall and spring semesters. Recipients must complete their application for admission to Gordon-Conwell by December 5. The recipients must return to their country upon graduation, as is the case with all international student scholarships, or they must re-pay the total scholarship amount to the Seminary. Again, this funding is only available for the first year of the program and is not renewable.

www.gordonconwell.edu/financial-aid

Admissions application deadline: rolling

Do you plan to apply for a scholarship?Yes: Your admission application and scholarship application must be submitted in full by the scholarship deadline.

Scholarship deadlines: International: December 1 Merit: February 15 Ministry: See matrix

Loans and Need-Based Aid: May 1: Priority processing deadline for FAFSA and Gordon-Conwell

Financial Aid Application July 15: Submit award acceptance statement

Do you plan to apply for housing? Must be an accepted student and have paid $100 matriculation fee. Priority deadline for Summer/Fall: March 15 Priority deadline for January/Spring: November 1

Financial Aid Process

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Affordability Brochure 2016 Spreads