Financial Aid and Scholarships

Paying for graduate theological education can seem daunting. We’re here to help you identify and manage financial resources so that you can pursue your education with us.

We offer a variety of scholarships including merit- and need-based scholarships, book and match scholarships, as well as tuition-sharing scholarship arrangements with supporting churches, conferences, and denominations.

We also offer a unique, nationally recognized Student Debt Reduction Program that is helping our students graduate with less – or no- student loan debt.

2023-24 Tuition and Fee Schedule

Tuition for 2024-25

Doctor of Ministry: $700/credit hour
Master’s Programs: $740/credit hour

Fees for 2024-25

Audit Fee: $100/course
Independent Study Administrative Fee: $325
Enrollment Fee (applied toward tuition and nonrefundable): $200
Graduation Fee: $100
Intensive Room Fee (6 nights each intensive): $220
Key Replacement (each): $50
Late Payment Fee: $100
Major Doctor Project Consultation Fee (1-time fee): $215
Major Doctor Project Supervisor Fee: $540
Master of Arts Project Fee: $200
PAM or Crossroads Class: $325
Payment Plan Fee (per semester): $35
Returned Check Fee: $35
Student Activity Fee (per semester): $40
Technology Fee (per semester): $175
Transcript Fee: $10
Travel Course Administrative Fee: $90

Student Housing for 2024-25

Per Semester Per Day
President's House (shared bath)$938$67

1 Bedroom Apt (all utilities included except electric): $876/month
2 Bedroom Apt (all utilities included except electric): $979/month

Let’s talk about your options and explore the financial assistance that best fits your situation. Email us at admissions@lancasterseminary.edu or call us at 717-290-8741.

“A true Godsend, the Student Debt Reduction Program increased my awareness of money management and attitudes about money – skills I’ll use the rest of my life and that allow me to be free to answer God’s call wherever it may lead.”

The Rev. Cindy Terlazzo

MDiv 2019