GCTS Affordability Brochure 2017

Affordable SEMINARY EDUCATION AT G O R D O N - C O N W E L L

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Affordable SEMINARY EDUCA EDUCATION TION No, it’s not an oxymoron.

Geing through seminary with lile or no debt is a realistic possibility. Last year,, nearly 50% of year o f Gordon-Conwell graduates le with no educational debt from their seminary studies. e following proles 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 nancial decision? Is it worth taking on student loan debt? Will I be able to work as a full-time student? rough scholarships, fundraising, ingenuity and God’s miraculous provision, these students have found a way to follow God’s calling to pursue a seminary education. We hope their stories inspire you. Let us know how we can help. Gordon-Conwell oers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

37+

scholarships given to

80%

of full-time students

resulting in

50% incurring NO educational debt at Gordon-Conwell

*Examples given in this booklet b ooklet generally pertain to domestic students. Your individual circumstances may dier from these. Please consult the Financial Aid oce to work through your needs and funding sources.

Real Numbers: Student Profiles

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

Expenses $935/month (1-bedroom apartment on campus) $610/month living expenses (utilities, groceries, internet, etc.) $19,350/year Special Scholarship Scholar ship Tuition $335/year Mentored Ministry fees ($185 orientation unit + $150 eld unit) $250/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring) $150/year Semlink+ technology fee ($150/course) $1,000/year books

$39,625/year total Income $7,500/year Gordon-Conwell Merit-Based Scholarship $1,000/year Byington Scholar stipend $1,500/year o-campus employment (10 hours/week, summer only) $1,500/year spouse’s o-campus employment (4 hours/week) $4,500 external (non-Gordon-Conwell) scholarship $13,000/year fundraising $10,850 savings and other sources

$39,850/year total

Based on 2016-17 rates

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

Expenses $1,250/semester on-campus housing (Retreat House, double) $350/month food $19,350/year Special Scholarship Scholar ship Tuition $300/year Mentored Ministry fees (2 units/year – $150/unit) $1,000/year Partnership Program fees $250/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring) $1,000/year books

$28,600/year total Income $19,350/year Partnership Program Scholarship $1,500/year Pierce Fellowship $600 for one semester as a Byington Scholar $1,000/year Mentored Ministry stipend $1,200/year Resident Life Coordinator stipend $7,800 o-campus employment (15 hours/week)

$31,450/year total

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

Expenses $1,710/year double dorm room in Grey Hall $350/month food $19,350/year Special Scholarship Schol arship Tuition $300/year Mentored Ministry fees (2 units/year – $150/unit) $250/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring) $5,134/year student health insurance (single) $1,000/year books

$33,654/year total Income $5,250/year Graham Scholarship $10,560/year on-campus employment (20 hours/week) $18,300 summer job, savings and other sources

$34,110/year total Based on 2016-17 rates

CONT’D

Real Numbers: Student Profiles

FULL-TIME M.Div. M.Div. / M.A. IN COUNSELING, SINGLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses $720/month studio apartment on campus $260/month living expenses (utilities, groceries, internet, etc.) $19,350/year Special Scholarship Scholar ship Tuition $250/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring) $450/year Mentored Ministry fees ($150/eld unit) $1,000/year books

$32,810/year total Income $10,000/year Gordon-Conwell Merit-Based Scholarship $9,000/year external (non-Gordon-Conwell) scholarship $600/month on-campus employment (15-20 hours/week) $300/month o-campus employment (5 hours/week) $7,200/year savings and other sources

$37,000/year total

“I can only take 3 classes ea semester, so January and summer classes are perfect for my situation.” Based on 2016-17 rates

FULL-TIME M.DIV., M.DIV., SINGLE, OFF-CAMPUS

Expenses $720/month rent (shared house with roommates) $500/month living expenses $19,350/year Special Scholarship Scholar ship Tuition $250/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring) $450/year Mentored Ministry fees ($150/eld unit) $1,000/year books

$35,690/year total Income $15,000/year Gordon-Conwell Merit-Based Scholarship $24,500/year external (non-Gordon-Conwell) scholarships

$39,500/year total

FULL-TIME M.DIV. M.DIV. & FULL-TIME M.A. (RELIGION) / M.A. IN COUNSELING, MARRIED COUPLE, ON-CAMPUS

Expenses $935/month 1-bedroom apartment in Graham Hall $38,700/year Special Scholarship Scholar ship Tuition (couple) $2,000/year Partnership Program fees (couple) $300/year Mentored Ministry fees (2 units/year – $150/unit) $650/year student services fee ($125/semester in the fall and spring, $50/summer session) $1,000/year books

$53,870/year total Income $38,700/year 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

$56,300/year total Based on 2016-17 rates

AMOUNT PER YEAR

NUMBEUP R ATO WARDED

RENEWABLE

Full Tuition

unlimited

Yes

COMPASS

$5,500

unlimited

Yes

GRAHAM

$5,250

75-100

Yes

TRUSTEE

$4,500

unlimited

Yes

50% discount on spouse’s tuition

4

Yes

ISBCE SCHOLAR PROGRAM

50% tuition discount

5

Yes

PIERCE DISCIPLE BUILDING*

$1,500

32

Yes

PRESIDENTIAL

$10,000

1

Yes

DOUGLAS G. PRATT

$20,000

2

Yes

MICHAEL HAYNES**

$10,000

5

Yes

MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT**

$8,000

1

Yes

DAVID F. WELLS

$7,500

3

Yes

J CHRISTY WILSON

$7,500

3

Yes

TIMOTHY J. KELLER

$7,500

3

Yes

MILITARY CHAPLAINCY

$5,250

2

Yes

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

$7,500

2

Yes

1

Yes

Full tuition

2

Yes

CENTRI HALL

$10,000

2

Yes

GLOBAL CHURCH**

$5,250

10

Yes

ARNOLD

$2,000

10

No

Up to $300 per course

unlimited

Yes

Half tuition

unlimited

Yes

SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

PARTNERSHIP

TEAM MINISTRY FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

PASTORS FOR AFRICA

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

Full tuition + cost of living fnancial assistance

OTHER

NEED-BASED AID ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN

* Te Pierce Disciple Building solarship is the only solarship that can be combined with other institutional solarships. **Solarship is actually per course . Te amount listed here assumes 10 courses/year. courses/year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

HOW TO APPLY

Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree program

Complete Partnership application

Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; alumnus/a of Compass Youth Program

DEADLINE

AWARD DATE

April 15 (FA) (FA) Sept. 30 (SP)

rolling

Sign acceptance form and submit $175 deposit

rolling

rolling



rolling

rolling



rolling

rolling

April 15

April 15-Sept 1

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

Complete FAFSA, GCTS fn aid

Full-time; admitted*; commitment commitment to the work of race relations & reconciliation or the study of the Black Christian Experience

Complete admission + online scholarship application

February 15

rolling



April 15

June 30

and Team Ministry applications


February 15

April 1

large congregation (Presbyterian or reformed tradition)


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted*; an African-American student with a commitment to serving the Church


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted*; an African-American and/or Latino student with a commitment to serving the Church


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted*; 3.50 GPA


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted*; admitted*; desire to engage in missions as a fulltime vocation


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; desire to engage in vocational pastoral ministry


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree program; enrolled in chaplain candidate program


February 15

April 1

Full-time; admitted to the MACO degree program; undergrad degree in psychology or sociology


February 15

April 1

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

Full-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizen


December 1

February 1

Full-time; admitted*; commitment commitment to serving the Church in an Asian-Chinese context; context; will minister minister in Asia Asia upon graduation


December 1

February 1

Full-time; admitted to any degree program; non-U.S. citizen; commitment to serving the global Church

Complete admission + online scholarship applicationn

December 1

February 1

Full-time; admitted*; non-U.S. citizen

No application; awarded as need

December 1

February 1

Open

Open

Open

Open

Full-time; admitted*; outstanding Christian leadership Full-time; admitted*; calling to pastoral ministry and capacity to lead a

is identifed

Full-time; admitted to an eligible degree program Admitted to an eligible eligible degree program

* Applicant must be admied to an eligible degree program.

Complete FAFSA, submit GCTS fnancial aid application

Application through Advent Christian denomination

Real Stories: How God Provided for Our Students PAUL, ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Paul was serving as an assistant pastor in England, but felt God’s call to come to seminary.. Gordon-Conwell awarded him the Arnold Scholarship for $2,000, but seminary as an international student, he was not eligible for most other nancial aid. When a former corporate executive at Paul’s church heard about his passion for further studies, he volunteered to manage a fundraising campaign. e former executive built Paul’s list of contacts to over 200 people, sending out leers and meeting with potential supporters. ey raised $150,000 in three months. Paul doesn’t know exactly who gives each month, but he communicates with nancial 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 gis.” 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. e support of her church, as well as surprise nancial gis covered a second year. e rest has come from scholarships. She received the Graham and Pierce Scholarships, totaling $19,500 over the course of three years. e Presbyterian Church (USA) Lydia Award for women pursuing ordained ministry provided another $3,500. “Tere is money in denominational solarships, 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 .M. in three years. She has zero debt and did not have to nd 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

MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS e Partnership Solarship 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 aer the seminary years. Compass A $5,500/year scholarship for students who have have participated in GordonConwell’s Compass Program, the seminary’s leadership development program for high school students. Billy Graham Solarship A $5,250/year scholarship granted to the rst 75 students who commit to full-time study by returning an agreement form and scholarship deposit. Trustee Grant Gra nt 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 qualied married couples who will be enrolling as full-time degree students. is scholarship allows for one spouse to receive a 50% discount.

FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Institute for the Study of the Bla Christian Experience Solar Program A $9,675/ year scholarship granted to ve students who demonstrate a commitment to the work of race relations and reconciliation or the study of the Black Christian Experience. e 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.

MERIT-BASED MERIT -BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

e Presidential Solarship for Future Christian Leaders A $10,000/year scholarship granted to one applicant who demonstrates exceptional promise for Christian leadership and reects the seminary’s commitment to “advance Christ’s Kingdom in every sphere of life” in service to the Church. Dr. Douglas G. Pratt Solarship A A $20,000/year scholarship granted to two applicants who demonstrate a call to pastoral ministry in the local church, have the capacity to lead a large congregation, and show exceptional promise as future pastors in the reformed or Presbyterian traditions. e recipients will also be required required to aend two weeks of intentional intentional mentoring and experiential learning at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, FL, during the month of January Janua ry.. Rev. Dr. Miael Haynes Rev. Ha ynes Solarship A $10,000/year scholarship granted to up to ve African-American applicants who demonstrate a commitment to serving the Church. Preference will be given to those in the M.Div. M.Div. program or who are called to pastoral ministry. Multicultural Development Solarship An $8,000/year scholarship granted to one applicant who is African-American and/or Latino and commied to ser ving the Church. Dr. David F. F . Wells Wells Solarship Sola rship for Teaing Teaing 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. Solarship for Missions Ministry A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to three applicants who demonstrate demonstrat e 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 Rev. Timothy J. Keller Solarship for Pastoral Ministry A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to three applicants who demonstrate demonstrat e exceptional promise for vocational pastoral ministry within the local church upon graduation. Military Chaplaincy Solarship A $5,250/year scholarship granted to up to two applicants who are enrolled in the chaplain candidate program p rogram during their time at Gordon-Conwell and express a desire to serve the Church as a military chaplain upon graduation. Solarship for Professional Counselors A $7,500/year scholarship granted to up to two applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for counseling ministry upon graduation from GordonConwell.

Ministry Affiliates Intervarsity Current full-time IV sta members can receive a tuition discount of 40% per course.

Young Life Current full-time Young Life sta members in eligible degree programs can receive a tuition discount of 40% per course and are eligible for a discount on on-campus housing rates.

Pioneers Appointed missionaries in training, current eld workers and sta can receive a tuition discount of 50% per course.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNA TIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Pastors for Africa Solarship Full tuition and nancial 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 disciplebuilding. e 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 Solarship A 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 Solarship A scholarship for up to $10,000 per year for three years of study granted to a Chinese international student commied to return to serve in China aer completing their degree at the Seminary. e recipient will agree to return to China within a three-year time period of the start of their degree. Global Chur Solarship A $5,250/year scholarship granted to 10 international applicants in any master’s program who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential for serving the global Church. Arnold Solarship e e $2,000/year scholarship 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 rst year of study. Selection is focused on students with demonstrated nancial need, strong character, outstanding leadership qualities, and whose ministry experience demonstrates that they are a “trainer of trainers.” is scholarship is only available for the rst year of the program and is not renewable.

Expenses to Consider: Tuition tion & Fees Fe es $ Tui Books & Supplies + Health Insurance

H

Housing

Food & Other Living Expenses Transportation

Financial Aid Process

www.gordonconwell.edu/fnancial-aid

Admissions application deadline: rolling Do you plan to apply for a solarship?

Yes: Your admission application and scholarship application must be submied in full by the scholarship deadline. dea dline. Solarship deadlines: International: December 5 Merit: February 15 Ministry: See matrix Fellowships and Research Scholarships: 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

GCTS Affordability Brochure 2017

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