Financial Aid from Our UMC Partners

Affording Seminary

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships

Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution

Average awards: Undergraduate $500- $1,000; graduate $1,000 - $2,000

Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship: $2,500 - $12,500

Visit the GBHEM Loans and Scholarship section for a full list of scholarships and eligibility requirements.

Apply: January 3–March 5 for Fall 2020 award

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships

Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution, creditworthy cosigner

Borrowing limit: Up to $10,000/ year or $40,000/ lifetime

Repayment terms: Deferred 4% UM institution or 5% non-UM institution; 3.75% immediate repayment

Visit the GBHEM Loans and Scholarships section for complete details on loans, eligibility and terms.

Apply: Dec 13–May 2 for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 May 6–Oct 15

General Board of Global Ministries

Need more information

Apply: June 15 for pre-application materials; October 15 for full application

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

Awards: Up to $4,000

Visit the Dollars for Scholars web section for complete details.

Apply: January 1 – March 1