Financial Aid Application for Seminary Education

Financial Aid Application for Seminary Education

Administered by the Board of Ordained Ministry
The Board of Ordained Ministry awards financial aid to Virginia Conference seminary students who are certified candidates for ordained ministry.

Kinds of Financial Aid:

There are different categories of financial aid available—some awards are repaid in years of service and some are outright grants with various qualifications for the scholarships. The same application is used for all kinds of VAUMC seminary student financial aid, so you only need to submit one application.

Applicants may receive a combination of scholarships, Pell Grant funds and/or Service Loans (which are paid back by serving one year for every semester awarded). Applicants may indicate if they do not wish to receive a Service Loan.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be a certified candidate or a licensed local pastor in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church.

2. Applicants must attend a school of theology approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church or an Advanced Course of Study program approved by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church.

3. Applicants must be seeking ordination as a Deacon or Elder.

4. Applicants must have the recommendation of their District Committee on Ordained Ministry (dCom) their Superintendent, their Seminary Registrar and Financial Aid Officer.

6. Applicants may be full or part-time students. Loans for part-time students will be based upon financial need, available funds, and pro-rated upon the number of actual semester hours taken compared to the amount of an award for a full-time student.

Deadlines for Submission

Applications for Fall-Spring Semester: July 1

Applications for Spring-Summer Semesters: October 1

Applications must be submitted annualy regardless of previous submissions or awards.
Cover Letter

Please upload a cover letter which describes your needs and the impact an award could have on your ability to pursue your theological education.
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Biographical Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
District *
Please indicate your conference relationship*
Email*
Please use your vaumc email if you have one
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Social Security Number
Age*
Gender*
Marital Status*
Are you interested in also applying for the Servant Sisters Scholarship? (Only women are eligible for this scholarship).*

YesNo
The Servant Sister Scholarship fund seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of clergywomen of the Virginia Annual Conference by financially supporting the theological training of future clergy sisters.
Tell us about your call to ministry and the dream God has given you for ministry. In your experience, what has equipped you to live out your call and God’s dream for ministry? *
Identify a justice issue that you feel passionate about. Outline how you would bring that issue alive for a congregation through worship and education. *
Who are the women who have helped to shape and sustain your call?*

Please list all those living in your household (excluding yourself)

	Name	Relationship	Age	Living with you? Y/N
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6

Name of the seminary in which you are enrolled
Indicate the year you expect to graduate.
Please list previous monies received from the Grants & Loans Committee. List each year and the amount given that year.
Please complete ALL section of the Debt and Income sections as accurately as possible.
Indebtedness

Enter your current household debt below.

Current Debt

	Total Amount Owed,	Monthly Payment Schedule
College Loans (self)
College Loans (spouse, if applicable)
Other Loans
Credit Cards or Installment Payments
Automobile Loan Payments
Mortgage
Other debt obligations (specify below)
Other

Current Debt

Enter Additional Expenses*

	Amount
Annual Indebtedness repayment (from Total above)
Tuition and fees
Books
Rent (if applicable)
Utilities (if church does not pay/not included in rent)
Clothing
Food
Child Care (if applicable)
Medical (out of pocket)
Personal incidentals
Travel for your work and to school
Insurance Payments (include medical)
Charitable contributions
Other expenses (indicate in field below)

Calculation
Indicate any additional expenses
Anticipated Income

Please share the income you anticipate receiving in the next 12 month period.

Enter Anticipated Income for the same 12 month period*

	Total Amount,	Monthly Amount
Personal savings/trust funds available for use this year
Salary
Deduct taxes to be withheld (enter "-" number)
Net Personal Salary b)
Spouse's Salary (if applicable)
Deduct taxes to be withheld (enter "-" number)
Net Other Family Salary c) 0.00
College/Seminary grants/scholarships
Support from Parents/Family
Support from Local Church
Support from organizations/foundations
Other (specify)
Total Gifts and Support d) 0.00
Special Income (Pension, etc.)
G.I. Benefits
Federal/State grants or loans
Income from investments
Other (specify)
Total Special Income e) 0.00
Total Anticipated Income

Calculation

Difference between Anticipated Income and Expenses*

	Amount
Total Anticipated Income
Total Expenses

Calculation
Please indicate the amount of funding you are requesting. *
Recommendations

Please confirm you have sent the recommendation forms to your District Superintendent, the District Committee on Ordained Ministry, your seminary's Registrar, and seminary's Office of Financial Aid. Please note: When you send the forms to your seminary, you are authorizing them to share your information with us. Jotform links for each approval can be found below.
Click here to confirm that you have emailed the form for approval to your District Superintendent. The link for the recommendation form can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/232745861219158*

Yes, I have submitted the request to be recommended by the District Superintendent
Click here to confirm that you have emailed the form for approval to your District Committee on Ordained Ministry. The link for the recommendation form can be found here: : https://form.jotform.com/232543901849057*

Yes, I have submitted the request to be recommended by the dCOM
Click here to confirm that you have emailed the form for approval to your seminary registrar. The link for the recommendation form can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/232546460277156*

Yes, I have submitted the request to be recommended by the Registrar at the seminary in which I am enrolled. I authorize the seminary to share my information.
Click here to confirm that you have emailed the form for approval to your seminary financial aid office. The link for the recommendation form can be found here: : https://form.jotform.com/232554212618149*

Yes, I have submitted the request to be recommended by the Financial Aid Office at the seminary in which I am enrolled. I authorize the seminary to share my information.
Congratulations! Your application is complete. You will hear from the Grants and Loans Committee in due time.
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Financial Aid Application for Seminary Education

Cover Letter

Biographical Information

Indebtedness

Anticipated Income

Recommendations