Financial Aid

Here at Westminster Seminary California, we are committed to providing financial assistance to those students who, without such assistance, would be unable to pursue a degree at WSC. Our scholarships and grants are available to a wide range of students in our M.Div. and M.A. degree programs. The majority of full-time students at WSC receive a scholarship or grant of some kind. Find out all that we have available for you so you can start your seminary career.

The financial aid program is designed to supplement each student’s own financial resources (i.e. savings, family and church support, and part-time employment) through a combination of scholarships, grants and student loans.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for financial aid at Westminster Seminary California, each student must:

• Be admitted to one of WSC’s Master’s programs (M.A./M.Div.) and enrolled as a full-time student taking 12 or more academic units per semester (student loans are available to half-time students taking 6 or more units)
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 each semester (some scholarships require higher grade point averages)
• Make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as outlined in the Academic Catalogue.

Complete the WSC Application for Financial Aid and FAFSA according to the recommended Financial Aid Timeline.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Non-Repayable Scholarships and Grants

WSC offers non-repayable scholarships and grants to our students that are awarded on the basis of a variety of factors including financial need, previous academic performance, denominational affiliation and ministry interests. Additional criteria for individual scholarships and grants are listed in the Academic Catalogue.

• Need-Based >>
• Merit-Based >>
• Denominational >>
• Ministerial/Cross Cultural >>
• International >>
• Academic Awards >>
• Outside Scholarships >>

Federal Student Loans

WSC is a Title IV participating school through which our students are eligible to participate in the Department of Education Direct Loan Program. This program offers subsidized loans (up to $8,500) and unsubsidized loans for a total of $20,500 per year. Many students also qualify for Graduate Plus Loans and Private Student Loan options. For more information, see the Federal Student Loans page.