PSR is committed to helping students finance their education goals. We offer affordable tuition and fees, a variety of merit scholarships and need-based grants, as well as access to low-interest loan programs and work-study to assist you in financing your education.
If you choose to live in the Bay Area, we also provide subsidized housing options right on campus.
Tuition
Master’s/Certificate tuition: $815 per credit
Doctor of Ministry tuition: $710 per credit
Merit Scholarships
Students who apply to PSR’s Master’s programs by the priority deadline for each term are eligible to be considered for our President’s Scholarship (75% of tuition) and Dean’s Scholarship (50%) of tuition.
Fall Priority Deadline – March 1st
Spring Priority Deadline – November 1st
Additional merit scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout each application cycle. No additional application is required for merit-based scholarships.
Need-Based Aid
Need-Based Grants:
Each year, PSR distributes need-based grants to qualified students with financial need. Grants are awarded as a percentage tuition reduction based on demonstrated financial need and availability of funds. Both domestic and international students are eligible for these need-based grants.
Federal Loans:
As a Title IV-approved graduate institution, PSR offers direct unsubsidized loans to help offset the cost of attendance for US citizens and eligible non-Citizens who have completed a FAFSA.
Payment Plans:
By default, students are billed for the full semester’s tuition at the beginning of the semester. Students have the option of setting up a payment plan with the Financial Aid Office. The standard payment plan is 3 or 4 months over the course of the term with a due date of either the 1st or 15th of each month.
Applying for Need-Based Aid
U.S. Citizens & Eligible Non-Citizens:
To be considered for need-based financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. PSR’s school code is G01256.
International Applicants:
Complete the “International Student Supplemental Form” as part of your main application for admission. This form will serve as an application for both financial aid and the initial I-20 if you are pursuing a Visa to study on campus.
Federal Work-Study
PSR offers a limited number of student worker positions through the Federal Work-Study program. Students who have completed the FAFSA and are interested in Federal Work-Study may contact the Financial Aid department at financialaid@psr.edu to determine eligibility.
Denominational Partner Scholarships
Our denominational partners, that include the United Methodist Church, The United Church of Christ, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), also offer various scholarship opportunities.
If you do not belong to one of these denominations, we also encourage you to inquire with your church or faith community about any scholarship funding that may be available through your denomination.
Other External Scholarships
Many other external scholarships exist to help support seminary students to fund their education. You can utilize the databases below to aid you in your search.