Financial Aid for Ministry Students
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The University of Dallas recently lowered the cost of graduate education by over 20% as part of a renewed commitment to make “theological education for transformative service” widely available. Neuhoff Institute for Ministry & Evangelization graduate students that are enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours or more), are eligible to apply for federal financial aid (low-interest student loans).
In order to ensure that our students receive the maximum amount of financial aid available to them, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.
The FAFSA must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be considered for financial aid:
- July 1 - Fall semester
- Nov. 1 - Spring semester
- April 1 - Summer semester
Contact the Graduate Financial Aid Team with questions about the FAFSA, necessary forms, and loan instructions:
Rachel Vaughan rvaughan@udallas.edu 972-265-5826 Hours: 9am - 5pmNOTE: Students who currently have outstanding loans must make special arrangements with their lending institutions in order to defer their loans.
Outside Support
Students often find financial support through partial grants and scholarships from their home parishes and local Catholic groups like the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters, etc. Students are encouraged to research and pursue the following additional sources of support, as well as others:
| Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship for Catholic Laity | Visit their website for more information and to read about Neuhoff Institute for Ministry & Evangelization 2012 recipient - Deborah Greene. |
| Open Education Database (OEDb) | A comprehensive online education directory that houses several extensive lists of grants and scholarships to help students access available resources and keep college affordable. NOTE: When searching for scholarships and grants, be sure to choose "liberal arts and humanities" in the "select a category" drop down. This will allow you to see both "ministry" and "theology" options in the "select a subject" menu. |
| Resources & Scholarships for Catholic College Students | The Affordable Colleges online scholarship guide supports students by providing an extensive list of scholarships available for Catholic students, expert tips on choosing a school, advice on finding and joining the Catholic community on campus, and a ton of other helpful resources. |