Recipients of any financial aid award from WSC must be admitted into a degree program, be enrolled for 12 units or more per semester and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in each semester. In order to have full consideration for scholarships and grants as an incoming student for the fall semester, an Application for Admission should be submitted by March 1 and all financial aid applications should be submitted by April 1 prior to the upcoming academic year. Although these dates are recommended financial aid can still be processed after April 1. For those students who are beginning their studies in the winter or spring, we recommend that all applications be submitted by November 1.

Types of Financial Aid

• Grants (awarded based upon need)
• Scholarships (awarded upon the basis of merit, or in support of specific ministries)
• Federal Stafford Loans and other loans determined by federal standards

Qualifications
In order to qualify for Financial Aid, you must:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 units per semester)
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in each semester

Applying for or Renewing Financial Aid
To apply for or renew financial aid, you must complete the following steps each academic year:

1.FAFSA 
File an online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Westminster Seminary California's school code is G22768. This form should be completed prior to or at the same time as the submission of the application for financial aid.

2. Application Forms

• Academic Year 2010-2011: WSC Financial Aid Application (PDF)

3A. Scholarship Letters/Forms
If you are applying for a scholarship that requires a letter, additional application form, please submit these with the WSC Application for Financial Aid (step 2).  More information about the content of a scholarship letter >> 

3B. Scholarship Renewal
If you are a continuing student renewing scholarships, you will need to submit a one-page renewal letter (note: please submit one letter, even if you plan to renew more than one scholarship). Your letter should indicate any past scholarships that you have received, your current ecclesiastical affiliation, current progress towards a degree and need for financial support.

4. Loan Application
Westminster Seminary California students are eligible for student loans backed by the federal government. Through the Stafford Loan program, students may borrow up to $18,500 of subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans per year to fund their education. WSC can also certify Graduate Plus Loan to cover the cost of education. Not only are the interest rates in this program low, but repayment is deferred until six months after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment status. If you would like to apply for a subsidized or unsubsidized federal loan, submit the WSC Federal Loan Application. Please contact the Financial Aid Coordinator if you have any questions or if you would like more information about Graduate Plus Loan.

International Student Aid >> 

Forms
FAFSA
WSC Application for Financial Aid 2010-2011
Loan Deferment Request Form
Change of Circumstance Form

WSC Financial Aid
Grants
Scholarships
Renewal Information
Loans
International Students

Federal Student Loans
WSC Federal Loan Application
Additional Loan Amount Request Form

Contact
Office of Admissions