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Tuition and Aid

Attending seminary is an investment in your future. On this page, find out more concretely what it costs to pursue a degree at Fuller, as well as the kinds of support available to you to potentially offset that cost. Below are the average tuition costs for each of our programs based on the 2024–2025 tuition rates, as well as several questions and answers about your financial aid options. Please see the net price calculator below for the purposes of verifying federal financial availability.

Program Costs

Mission and Theology Degrees

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Total Estimated Program Tuition: $60,740*

How is tuition estimated?

($505 per unit x 116 units) + ($540 per unit x 4 units)

The tuition rate is the same for both online and on-campus study.

To view tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year, click here.

Are there any additional costs?

WHAT TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS AM I POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR?

  • Scholarships: Through the generous support of many donors, Fuller Theological Seminary has available scholarship opportunities for new and returning students. These scholarships range in amount for each program and are awarded through a yearly application process. Scholarship eligibility is based upon many different factors such as student demographic characteristics, vocational goals, programs of study, and denominational affiliations. Please be sure to complete the Universal Scholarship Application to see which opportunities are available for you and your program. Please note that some scholarships can require additional application materials.
  • Federal Loans**
  • Federal Work-Study**
  • If you are employed for an organization that partners with Fuller, you may be eligible for a partnership discount. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.

NEXT STEPS:

  1. Submit your Application for Admission, if you have not done so already
  2. Complete the Universal Scholarship Application (Note: you must be admitted to a program and have a FullerID in order to login)
  3. If you are also interested in applying for the Texas Fellowship, a separate additional scholarship application is required
  4. Complete the FAFSA if you are a US citizen or permanent resident and wish to receive US federal loans or work-study funding.
MA in Theological Studies (MTS)
MA in Theology and Ministry (MATM)
MaestrΓ­a en TeologΓ­a y Ministerio (MATM)
MA in Chaplaincy (MAC)
MA in Justice and Advocacy (MJA)
MA in Global Missional Leadership (MAGML)
ThM in Intercultural Studies
PhD in Intercultural Studies
ThM in Theology
PhD in Theology
Doctor of Ministry
λͺ©νšŒν•™ 박사(Doctor of Ministry) ν•œκ΅­μ–΄ κ³Όμ •
Doctor of Global Leadership (DGL)
선ꡐ학 박사(DGL) ν•œκ΅­μ–΄ κ³Όμ •
ꡐ차문화 신학박사(PhD-ICT) ν•œκ΅­μ–΄ κ³Όμ • μž₯ν•™κΈˆ
Certificates

* Total estimated tuition costs are based off the current cost per unit for AY24-25, that is subject to change on an annual basis.

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Los costos totales estimados de colegiatura estΓ‘n basados en el costo por unidad mΓ‘s reciente, que estΓ‘ sujeto a cambio de manera anual.

** Based on current federal guidelines, international students and some students who do not hold an accredited bachelor's degree may not be eligible for some forms of financial aid. If you have questions about your eligibility, talk to your admissions counselor.

ν˜„μž¬ μ—°λ°©μ •λΆ€μ˜ 지침에 따라, 타ꡭ ꡭ적의 (international) 학생듀과 인증받지 λͺ»ν•œ ν•™κ΅μ—μ„œ ν•™μ‚¬ν•™μœ„λ₯Ό 받은 μ–΄λ–€ 학생듀은 νŠΉμ • ν˜•νƒœμ˜ μž¬μ • 지원 (financial aid)λ₯Ό 받을 수 μ—†μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ—¬λŸ¬λΆ„μ˜ ν•΄λ‹Ή μžκ²©μ— λŒ€ν•΄μ„œ 질문 사항이 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄, μž…ν•™ λ‹΅λ‹Ήμž (admissions counselor)와 말씀을 λ‚˜λˆ  λ³΄μ‹œκΈ° λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.

Basado en las guΓ­as federales, estudiantes internacionales y algunos estudiantes que no tienen una carrera universitaria acreditada, pueden no ser elegibles para algunas formas de apoyo financiero. Si tienes preguntas acerca de tu eligibilidad, habla con tu consejero de admisiones.

Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT)

Total Estimated Program Tuition: $53,580/$54,660*

How is tuition estimated?

  • ($540 per unit x 88 MFT units) + ($505 per unit x 12 SMT units)
  • Additional $540 per unit x 2 MFT units if pursuing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure in CA.

To view tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year,Β click here.

Are there any additional costs?

WHAT TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS AM I POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR?

  • Scholarships: (Varies by program and quarter. Contact your Admissions Counselor for more information about scholarships you may qualify for)
  • Federal Loans**
  • Federal Work-Study**
  • If you are employed for an organization that partners with Fuller, you may be eligible for a partnership discount. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.

NEXT STEPS:

  1. Submit your Application for Admission, if you have not done so already
  2. Complete the Universal Scholarship Application (Note: you must be admitted to a program and have a FullerID in order to login)
  3. Complete the FAFSA if you are a US citizen or permanent resident and wish to receive US federal loans or work-study funding.
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT)
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Clinical Psychology

* Total estimated tuition costs are based off the current cost per unit for AY24-25, that is subject to change on an annual basis.

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Los costos totales estimados de colegiatura estΓ‘n basados en el costo por unidad mΓ‘s reciente, que estΓ‘ sujeto a cambio de manera anual.

** Based on current federal guidelines, international students and some students who do not hold an accredited bachelor's degree may not be eligible for some forms of financial aid. If you have questions about your eligibility, talk to your admissions counselor.

ν˜„μž¬ μ—°λ°©μ •λΆ€μ˜ 지침에 따라, 타ꡭ ꡭ적의 (international) 학생듀과 인증받지 λͺ»ν•œ ν•™κ΅μ—μ„œ ν•™μ‚¬ν•™μœ„λ₯Ό 받은 μ–΄λ–€ 학생듀은 νŠΉμ • ν˜•νƒœμ˜ μž¬μ • 지원 (financial aid)λ₯Ό 받을 수 μ—†μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ—¬λŸ¬λΆ„μ˜ ν•΄λ‹Ή μžκ²©μ— λŒ€ν•΄μ„œ 질문 사항이 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄, μž…ν•™ λ‹΅λ‹Ήμž (admissions counselor)와 말씀을 λ‚˜λˆ  λ³΄μ‹œκΈ° λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.

Basado en las guΓ­as federales, estudiantes internacionales y algunos estudiantes que no tienen una carrera universitaria acreditada, pueden no ser elegibles para algunas formas de apoyo financiero. Si tienes preguntas acerca de tu eligibilidad, habla con tu consejero de admisiones.

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"Rather than having a seminary experience that has confirmed what I already believe, Fuller has stretched and challenged me in my walk with Jesus and approach to ministry."
– John M, Student

Scholarships

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Universal Scholarship Application

Fuller is excited to make scholarships available to a select number of students who are newly admitted for the 2024-25 academic year. To be considered, please complete the Universal Scholarship Application after you have received a notification of acceptance from the Office of Admissions.

Note: You must be admitted to one of our degree programs in order to complete the scholarship application.

Paying For Grad School

Note: International Students are not eligible for federal loans or work-study aid
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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

To apply for federal financial aid at Fuller, US citizens and permanent residents must submit the FAFSA. Note that Fuller’s Federal School Code for the FAFSA is G01200.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS

To be eligible for federal student loans, you must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident, maintain at least a half-time course load with satisfactory academic progress, and meet other criteria.

Unfortunately, international students who are not permanent residents, as well as Doctor of Ministry, Korean Doctor of Intercultural Studies, and certificate students, do not qualify for federal funds.

Learn more about loans at Fuller, and visit the excellent website studentaid.gov for additional information about federal loans.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

Students who are interested in pursuing a work-study job on campus must meet the same eligibility criteria as for federal student loans. If you are awarded work-study, you must then apply for and be hired into a work-study position; the actual amount you earn will depend on the position and number of hours you work. Learn more about work-study.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Through the generous support of many donors, Fuller Theological Seminary is pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for new and returning student scholarships. Complete the Universal Scholarship Application to determine which opportunities you may qualify for.

VETERAN AFFAIRS BENEFITS

Fuller Theological Seminary is committed to working with veterans, members of the US Armed Forces, and their dependents to assist them in taking full advantage of their educational benefits. Learn more about Veteran Affairs benefits at Fuller.

PARTNERSHIPS

Fuller has partnerships with several missions and parachurch organizationsβ€”including Young Life, YWAM, and InterVarsityβ€”that provide tuition discounts to their staff. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.

PRIVATE LOANS

Some students do take out private loans; reach out to your preferred bank or credit union for more information. We generally recommend private loans only as a last resort, as they typically carry higher interest rates and do not qualify for federal loan benefits such as potential forgiveness and payback grace periods. However, they can be a good option for those who don’t qualify for federal loans or other funds.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Other potential sources of funding you can explore include support from your church or denomination, as well as scholarships from professional associations and clubs such as Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, or the College Women’s Club of Pasadena. Many websites such as FinAid.org and FastWeb.com offer guidance and scholarship opportunities; view our list of additional resources.

FINANCIAL AID LIMITATIONS

Please note, many types of financial aid have minimum enrollment requirements. Please contact your admissions counselor with questions regarding eligibility.

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International Students

International students are not eligible for federal loans or work-study aid based on current federal guidelines. Talk to your admissions counselor to explore other financial aid options during your program.Β 

All tuition rates are given in United States Dollars (USD). When planning how you will pay for your degree, be sure to consider the currency exchange rate, and the additional costs of internet and books.

To learn more about Fuller's financial aid options, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor or email [email protected].

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