SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT, LCMS STUDENT AID APPLICATION

SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT, LCMS STUDENT AID APPLICATION
Application Deadline: 5 June 2026
Instructions:
- Complete the Southeastern District Student Aid Application (refer to OM-360). Applications may now be completed online. Hand-written forms will not be accepted. (all students).
- Write an essay: Please see the prompts below; note we are asking for different responses from first year and second year and beyond students. Your essay should be typed, not handwritten, and no longer than one page. (all students).
- Include a letter of acceptance from the school (first-year students only).
- Include a letter of recommendation from your home congregation pastor. Please refer to OM-360 for further guidance (all students).
- Include transcripts for proof of academic standing. 2.0 minimum GPA required (continuing students only).
Email your application and additional documents to:
sheetland@se.lcms.org
RE: Student Aid Application 2026-2027
For assistance, contact Sid Heetland in the Southeastern District office at sheetland@se.Icms.org. Phone number is 703-971-9371 ext. 214.
First Time Applicant Information:
Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Please provide us with a mailing address where we can contact you this summer:
Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address:
example@example.com
Home Phone number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
Date
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*No typed signatures accepted
Attach an essay: For first year students: Tell us why you want to serve as a parish worker and what led you to that decision. Include additional information you think is important for the task force to know in order to evaluate your application. For second year and beyond students: What have been your challenges and confirmations over this past academic year? Please limit essay responses to one page.
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Revised Student Contact Information for 2026-2027 Academic Year

If there are changes to your contact information anytime after your initial application thru December 2026 - please use the below as a template to update Sid Heetland (email sheetland@se.lcms.org) with your changed address & contact details
My new mailing address during academic year 2026-2027 is (Please Print):
My Email:
example@example.com
Cell Phone #:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Should be Empty: