Financial Assistance

Students applying for admission to the M.Div., M.T.S. and
M.A. degree programs are automatically considered for merit scholarships through their application for admission to the seminary by the priority admissions deadline of February 1. The awards are based on past academic performance as well as potential for leadership in the church and the world. Your personal statement, letters of recommendation, and undergraduate GPA all help us to consider the variety of gifts and experiences you bring to the classroom, to the Wesley community and to ministry.

Need grants are available to students who demonstrate need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and on the Wesley Financial Assistance Application. Both documents are due by the priority deadline of May 1 for consideration. The FAFSA code is 00146400. The Wesley Financial Assistance Application can be found under Resources.  

Students are encouraged to borrow conservatively, exhausting all other sources of aid first. Federal Direct Loans provide students with the best borrower benefits, with a low fixed interest rate and low fees. The FAFSA code is 00146400.

The FAFSA Application must be completed in order to request Federal Direct Loans.

Loan Request forms may be found here.

Part-time positions may be available throughout the year as department needs arise. Hiring is based on both financial need and experience or aptitude. The student employment application can be found under Forms and openings are listed under Current Openings as jobs become available and student staffing is needed. Jobs are typically average 10 hours per week. Student employees receive regular bi-weekly payroll checks. These funds are not applied to a student's account and are not listed as pending aid on the student's building statement.

• FAFSA Website
• Wesley Financial Assistance Application — Masters
• Federal Direct Loans and GRAD PLUS Information
• Korean Endowment Scholarship Application
• General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, UMC (GBHEM)

Wesley’s Financial Aid Program is administered by Financial Aid Services.

Questions or requests for appointments should be directed to financialaid@wesleyseminary.edu, or to our toll free number +1 (888) 616-8781.

Air Force Chaplaincy Scholarships

The Air Force offers scholarships for individuals who want to become service chaplains. To qualify applicants must: 1) meet Air Force commissioning requirements, 2) receive written permission from a listed DoD ecclesiastical endorser, 3) be in good academic standing, and 4) be younger than 39 years of age upon completion of theological studies. For more information, send a request to chaplains@rs.af.mil

Yellow Ribbon Program

Wesley Theological Seminary participates in the Yellow Ribbon program in partnership with Veterans Affairs under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33). Contact VA for your certification of eligibility.