Institutional Aid - MA Scholarships

Institutional aid at JPCatholic is awarded to students on the basis of a combination of merit and financial need. Students will not be granted institutional aid until they have been accepted for admission by JPCatholic. Tiered scholarships are available to students both on campus and online that wish to complete the M.A. in Biblical Theology within three calendar years. The scholarship covers a percentage of the graduate program tuition (see table below). Students who have clearly demonstrated achievement or need and apply by the deadline will be awarded financial aid.

In order to apply, students must send their Institutional Financial Aid Application to the Financial Aid Office and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Student's financial aid award must be considered tentative until we receive any requested verification information.

Financial Need

The information detailed on the completed FAFSA is used to determine the amount a student's family can provide toward the cost of their education. It allows for necessary family expenditures such as taxes, reasonable living costs, sibling's educational costs, and medical expenses. It calculates the Estimated Family Contribution, or EFC, which is what the student and their family are expected to contribute before receiving any need-based aid. The Institutional Aid Application also gives the family a way to provide additional context for consideration.

Deadline

Students should apply no later than April 15th or 30 days after their acceptance date. Students accepted 30 days or less prior to the start of classes must apply by the Monday prior to check in/orientation.

Entry Point   Timetable of Study Scholarship

Fall

Accelerated Plan (12 month) – On Campus

Up to 50%

Fall

Standard Plan (2 years) – On Campus

Up to 40%

Fall

Standard Plan (2 years) – Online

Up to 30%

Fall

Part Time Plan (3 years) – On Campus or Online

Up to 25%

Spring

Standard Plan (1.5 years) – On Campus

Up to 40%

Spring

Standard Plan (1.5 years) – Online

Up to 30%

Spring

Part-Time Plan (2.5 years) – On Campus or Online

Up to 25%

Additional scholarship opportunities are available for Catholic Priests and Religious, Youth Ministers, Directors of Religious Education, Deacons, and High School Theology Instructors.

Eligibility and Rules

  1. Student must be accepted to the MA program at JPCatholic and choose an Academic Plan before they may apply for a scholarship.
  2. Student's application for Institutional Aid must include:
    • Institutional Financial Aid Form
    • FAFSA (completed at fafsa.gov)
    • JPCatholic admission application file
    • Students wishing to provide additional context of their merit may also submit up to an additional two items to be considered with their application: Resume, 500 word essay detailing significant accomplishments, portfolio, etc.
  3. Quarterly renewal is dependent on the student's cumulative GPA and following their Academic Plan (Accelerated, Standard or Part Time; On Campus or Online) throughout the entirety of their studies. Please read the renewal requirements for GPA requirements.
  4. Awards apply toward the expense of tuition only and may not be applied against room or other fees.

What to Expect

  • Completed applications are typically reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee during Friday meetings.
  • Award letters are mailed on the Monday following the meeting.
  • Students are asked to sign and return the award letter to accept the award. With this acceptance is the assumption that the student has reviewed and accepted the terms of renewal.