Policies for CTS grants
- You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year
- Priority consideration given to FAFSAs received by the Central Processor on or before April 1 for the academic year; October 1st for enrollment beginning in spring semester
- Grants are awarded through the Student Services Office
- The number of grants is limited and recipients are selected annually on the basis of need as demonstrated by the data submitted on the FAFSA
- You must not: 1) be in default on a federal loan(s), 2) owe a repayment on a federal grant(s), or 3) have a past due balance with CTS.
- You must enroll for at least 6 credit hours each semester during the academic year.
- Grants are awarded on an annual basis
- Coursework required by external bodies, including denominational formation programs, are not covered by CTS grants when that coursework is taken at other institutions.
Denominational Tuition Grant
- Award: Half tuition
- Degree Eligibility: M.Div., M.A.M.C.E., M.T.S., M.A.M.F.T., M.A.M.H.C.
- Criteria: Member of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) and United Church of Christ as confirmed by a letter of recommendation from pastor
- Duration: Award made on a semester basis through completion of basic hourly requirements for one degree program
- Conditions for Continuance: Completion of at least 6 credit hours per semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
Frederick F. Kershner Tuition Grants
- Award: 1/4 tuition
- Degree Eligibility: M.Div., M.A.M.C.E., M.T.S., M.A.M.F.T., M.A.M.H.C.
- Criteria: Financial Need as demonstrated by filing the FAFSA
- Duration: Awarded on an annual basis
CTS Grant-in-Aid
- Award: Varying amounts
- Degree Eligibility: M.Div., M.A.M.C.E., M.T.S., M.A.M.F.T., M.A.M.H.C.
- Criteria: Financial need as demonstrated by filing the FAFSA
- Duration: Awarded on an annual basis