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Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg has a substantial and growing
scholarship endowment corpus (ca. $12 million as of 2006). This
endowment corpus contributes funds for financial aid to qualified women
and men during their theological education at Lutheran Theological Seminary
at Gettysburg. There are many components in the building of a financial
aid package for theological education: gifts from congregation and synod,
expected family contribution, aid from LTSG scholarships and, finally,
loans.
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on this page:
 Process of Seeking Financial Aid
Seminary Scholarship Program
Graduate Scholarships ( for post-seminary studies)
Financial
Aid, Page
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Contains more information about:
Congregation Financial Aid
Synod Financial Aid
Federal Stafford Loan Program
Leadership Scholarships
Daniel Alexander Payne Tuition Grants
Community Work
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The Process of
Seeking Financial Aid
As one part of building a financial aid package students are asked
each academic year to file the seminary’s “Application
for Financial Aid ” and the federal government's "Free
Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA). Building the financial
aid package follows the seminary’s receipt of the completed “Application
for Financial Aid,” FAFSA results, and the federal "Verification
Worksheet." An interview with the Financial Aid Director is
encouraged.
Paper copies of the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA)
are readily available in high school guidance offices, college and
university financial aid offices and public libraries. FAFSA processing
is expedited by electronic filing. Students with Internet access
may prefer applying on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Most students who filed a FAFSA for the prior school year will receive
a Renewal FAFSA via U.S. mail directly from the U.S. Department of
Education. However, changes of address, name or school may impede
the delivery process.
Forms are available on request from the seminary financial aid office.
These forms may be filed after January 1 of the year of anticipated
admission (or succeeding academic years of enrollment), and are best
filed simultaneously with the federal income tax return. Early filing
of all applications is urged.
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Seminary
Weekend
One of the best times to talk to someone face to face about financial aid is
at the Seminary Weekend event, February 29 - March 2, 2008.
More
Sources
In addition to ELCA support,
congregations, synods, seminary scholarships and grants, loans
and employment all work together to make a seminary education
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Seminary
Scholarships
Scholarships administered by the seminary are of three kinds: (1)
academic scholarships, based on previous academic performance and
academic and professional promise; (2) need-based scholarships; and
(3) post-M.Div. scholarships for graduates of LTSG who wish to pursue
doctoral studies.
Academic scholarships are awarded annually by the faculty based on
demonstrated academic excellence. No special application for these
awards need be made. Selections are based upon information gathered
in the admission process.
Need-based financial aid is determined using FAFSA data and the completed
seminary "Application for Financial Aid." The objective
of the seminary's need-based aid program is to make attendance financially
feasible for each returning student and admitted applicant. Need-based
financial aid may be awarded as early as April 15th prior to the
given academic year. Thereafter, consideration of awards occurs on
or about the 15th of each month throughout the given academic year,
at which time award letters will be sent. See the financial aid brochure
for additional information regarding the financial aid application
and award policies and procedures.
In the typical year 90 per cent or more of LTSG students are scholarship
recipients from funds directly administered by the seminary. Aid
may range from $100 to full tuition. In special circumstances additional
grants may be made.
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Total
Packages
In 2001-2002, the average financial aid package totalled $12,754
per recipient.
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