Seminary Scholarships and Financial Aid

Don’t let finances hold you back—your Calvin Theological Seminary education is possible. We commit to helping you finance your ministry training, so, in turn, you are free to serve God’s expansive kingdom wherever your calling takes you.

Seminary Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

Calvin Seminary's financial aid office awards almost $1.9 million in scholarships, grants, and subsidies each year, these include awards for women, racial and ethnic minorities, and international students. Although we do not offer full tuition or a full-ride scholarship, Calvin Seminary is proud to provide scholarships that reduce tuition and do not need to be repaid. 

At Calvin Seminary, we also made things easier by eliminating the need to complete a separate scholarship application. Instead, you will be automatically evaluated for a scholarship once you apply for our programs. 

At the time of your offer of admission to Calvin Seminary, you will receive a package outlining your grant and scholarship awards. Typically, these annual grants and scholarships will remain consistent for the full duration of your study at the seminary.  Additionally, our team will work with you to create a payment plan, allowing you to budget for tuition costs over time. 

Finally, we are grateful for the network (families and individual donors who care deeply about the mission of Calvin Seminary) that support the next generation of pastors and ministry leaders. 

Tuition Costs for 2025-2026 by Program

While Calvin Seminary is committed to keeping the cost of our theological and ministry education low, we are transparent about tuition and other expenses students should keep in mind. Knowing your costs is part of discerning if seminary education is right for you.

All students are charged on a per-credit basis. Below are the per-credit costs for this school year, along with an estimation of tuition costs for full-time students. All numbers USD. Note: Canadian students receive parity and are able to pay the same amount in CAD.

Program Tuition per Credit Hour
MDIV$631
MA$631
MCMHC$631
MTS$631
THM$889
CERT, EPMC, OTHER$631
Audit$126
Program Full Program Tuition
DMIN$20,640
PHD$21,800 (Years 1-2), $10,900 (Years 3-5)

Calculating Tuition

To figure out your tuition is easy. 

  1. Find your tuition cost per credit (Use the tuition chart above).
  2. Determine how many credits you are taking.

    • Add up the total number of credits you plan to register for a given semester.
  3. Multiply the two together.

    • Tuition = (Cost per credit) × (Number of credits for the semester)

Example:
 If your program costs $631 per credit and you are taking 9 credits that semester:
 $631 × 9 = $5,679 total tuition for that semester.

Estimating Costs

In addition to tuition costs, there are other expenses students should keep in mind. Below are documents to give an idea of what these costs could be. These are estimations and each student should consider their own circumstances.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

More Ways Seminary Supports You

A campus tour is just one step in the journey to choosing the seminary that’s right for you. There are other factors to consider when choosing a seminary, such as:

Seminary Housing

For residential students, your on-campus experience is designed with student affordability in mind. Seminary housing is subsidized to keep costs lower than other options in Grand Rapids. All utilities are also bundled into student housing costs to make budgeting easier.

Financial Education Programs

Financial education programming is available to help students make smart financial decisions. Every student has the opportunity to meet with a financial counselor to plan for their costs during seminary.

Food and Clothing Resources on Campus

On-campus resources provide food, clothing, and other items at no cost for qualifying seminary students and their families. Learn more about the innovative Idema Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, hosted right here on campus.

External Financial Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in Touch with Our Financial Aid Office

One of Calvin Seminary’s biggest differentiators from other schools is our personal attention to each student.

We are available to take your questions via email!