The information below is for current Missio Seminary students currently working toward graduation. It is not for students who are participating in the partnership with Kairos University.

Current students with questions on tuition and fees should contact cdaymon@missio.edu for more information.

• Matriculation Deposit: $100 (applied against tuition, non-refundable)
• Technology Fee: $160 per semester; textbooks – $500-$700 (approximate per year for 24 credits); NOT APPLICABLE for auditors
• Commencement Fee for all degree programs: $150 (due before finals)

NOTE: All application fees are non-refundable.

• Drop/Add Fee: $25
• Registration Fee for non-cohort students: $50 (waived during early registration)
• Late Registration Fee: $100
• Independent study Fee: $150 per credit plus tuition
• Transcript Request Fee: $10 per transcript

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MAP provides a direct avenue to wed your rigorous academic study at Missio with supervised ministry experience at Manoa Community Church. The chosen candidate will enjoy a 20% discount on all classes at Missio, tuition assistance for up to 30 credit hours annually (details below), direct pastoral mentorship, and real-life ministry and church leadership opportunities. The goal is to expose the seminarian to real-life field work, better preparing you for the future calling of God on your life.

About Manoa Community Church

The vision of Manoa Community Church (manoa.org) is to saturate Haverford Township, the Main Line, Philadelphia, and the ends of the earth with the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is multiplying missional Christians and churches throughout Greater Philadelphia and the unreached world. Our strategy includes training and sending laborers, locally and globally, to revitalize and plant churches. We aim to raise up future church leaders, like yourself, and release them into fruitful Great Commission work.

To receive tuition assistance, the seminary apprentice must submit a receipt of the total price paid for the class at Missio and proof of class completion, including the final grade received. Assistance Rates (per credit hour) are:

• A: $400
• B: $300
• C: $200
• D: $100

As of 2018, the maximum annual assistance you can receive at Manoa is $12,000. According to the IRS, you can exclude up to $5,250 of educational assistance benefits each year. This means Manoa will not include the first $5,250 of reimbursement benefits with your wages, tips, and other compensation shown on your Form W-2. This also means that you do not have to include these benefits on your income tax return.

To apply for the Ministry Apprentice Program, please send your cover letter, résumé, and a copy of your current transcript to:

• Manoa Community Church
• 153 North Eagle Road
• Havertown, PA 19083
• Attn: Stefan Bomberger

Or email your application to office@manoa.org.

The New Life Ministry Apprentice Program (MAP) is designed to supplement your seminary experience at Missio with practical ministry experience and discipleship at New Life Church. Candidates chosen for the program will receive a 20% discount on all classes at Missio, tuition assistance for up to 30 credit hours annually (details below), pastoral discipleship, and ministry and leadership opportunities. New Life desires to be an integral partner in the formation of dynamic next-generation leaders for the Kingdom of God. We are looking for highly motivated men and women who have a calling to serve the church in an urban multi-ethnic setting.

About New Life Church

New Life Church (www.newlifephilly.net) is an urban multi-ethnic church with a vision to reach one of the most diverse communities in Philadelphia with the gospel of Jesus Christ. New Life is looking to disciple and train next generation leaders to reach our diverse neighborhood which is approximately 57% African American, 22% Hispanic, 15% Asian, and 4% White. New Life is in the process of changing from a predominantly White church (currently about 70% White) to a church that more closely mirrors its community in both church leadership and ultimately in the makeup of the congregation. New Life is committed to robust discipleship, is active in world missions, and has a vision to raise up leaders to plant more urban churches.

Students will receive a $1,000 monthly stipend for their ministry work at New Life. This is contingent upon students being enrolled in full-time classes at Missio (at least 12 hours per semester). Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. According to the IRS up to $5,250 per year or 20% of their yearly tuition payment (whichever is lower) can be paid as educational assistance benefits and therefore are not taxable. Tuition payments will be made directly to Missio by New Life with the remaining amount of the stipend will be paid to the student.

To apply for the Ministry Apprentice Program, please send your cover letter, résumé, and a copy of your current transcript to:

• New Life Church
• 425 E. Roosevelt Boulevard
• Philadelphia, PA 19120
• Attn: Pastor Larry Smith

Or email your application to newlife@newlifephilly.net.

The Missio policy is that all tuition and fees are due in FULL before the start of class. Payment in full for each term is to be made on or before the first day of class for the term. Payment can be made in cash, check, 3rd party check, and/or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

When arranging a payment by email, DO NOT send your credit card information.

To arrange payment in full, contact the Business Office at 215-368-5000 or you can pay online using a credit card or Paypal account by typing in your student ID number and clicking the button below.

• Missio will not release an official transcript.
• Students will not receive a diploma at commencement.
• Students will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony unless they are in a payment plan to pay off the balance within a year.

Payment Options:

• Pay all tuition and fees in full.
• Apply for a student loan under the U.S. Department of Education’s Direct Loan program to cover any new and remaining tuition charges. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov with the school code G23230. We can also assist you with a private student loan.
• Enter into a monthly payment plan.

Option 1: Payment in Full

Payment in full for each term is to be made on or before the first day of class for the term. Payment can be made in cash, check, 3rd party check, and/or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

When arranging a payment by email, DO NOT send your credit card information.

To arrange payment in full, contact the Business Office at 215-368-5000 or you can pay online using a credit card or Paypal account by typing in your student ID number and clicking the button below.

Option 2: Monthly Payment Plans

We offer a monthly payment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions where automatic payments would be processed on either the 5th or 20th of each month from a checking or savings account or applied to a credit card.

There is a Nelnet Business Solutions enrollment fee of $25 per semester or $45 annually for this service.

The amount and length of your monthly tuition payment plan will vary according to your program. Please contact the Business Office to sign up for this option.

Unpaid balances when statements are sent may be assessed a 1% finance charge (12% annually).

Unsubsidized (non-need based) loans through the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program are available to eligible graduate students up to $20,500 in Stafford Loans per year. The Cost of Attendance determines how much a student may be entitled to during a given period. Need is determined by the federal government through the FAFSA process.

All student loans must be repaid.

Based on a student’s Cost of Attendance the student may be eligible to apply for Grad Plus loans. These loans require a separate application and a credit history report will be pulled. A student will be accepted or denied based on this report.

Determining financial aid eligibility is the joint responsibility of the federal government and the school. The Financial Aid administrator is responsible for adhering to and monitoring eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must meet specific citizenship requirements.
• Students must not be in default on prior student loans.
• Students must be enrolled in a degree program with a minimum half-time student status (5 credit hours per term).
• Students must complete online “Entrance Counseling” and a “Master Promissory Note.”
• Students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which means maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher and progressing towards their degree at a satisfactory pace.

If you have any other questions regarding the application process for Federal Student Loans, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid office or any admissions counselor.

In these difficult times, affording a quality higher education degree can be the determining factor on which institution is selected. Missio’s Financial Aid Office has one simple goal: provide current and prospective students with the best possible assistance to facilitate their education goals at Missio.

Our students receive awards, scholarships, and grants from a wide variety of sources. Before applying for financial aid, students need to supply their financial obligations through personal funds saved for education and by building a personal support network. A personal support network may include the student’s home church, denomination, people to whom the student has ministered, friends, family, clubs, and foundations.

We also believe that no qualified student should be discouraged from pursuing seminary for merely financial reasons. We have established the financial aid program to supplement students’ own financial resources.

A Missio Grant Application is required when applying for any need-based grant from Missio.

Missio is accredited by the Middle States Association and by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. If you have any questions regarding our degree and non-degree programs, feel free to contact our helpful admissions department. They will be able to assist you.

Financial Aid can take on many forms through your term as a student. Financial Aid is available for students enrolled in degree earning programs only. Courses taken in Certificate Programs are not eligible for financial aid. If you have any questions regarding the steps to complete financial aid or any of the programs listed below, do not hesitate to contact Kim Billups.

Grants

Students with a demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in a degree program for at least 24 credit hours per year may be eligible for a grant. Not available for International Students.

Scholarships

From time to time scholarships become available which are awarded by the Financial Aid Committee. Our finance committee reviews current student files and recommends qualifying students for special scholarships. Click here to view the most current list of available scholarships.

Veterans Benefits

As an accredited school, Missio is recognized by the Veterans Administration. To determine eligibility, students should contact a regional VA office. Missio’s facilities code is 31015238.

Below is a list of websites that offer helpful information for veterans seeking benefits:

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. Government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
• U.S. Department of Education website dedicated to Veterans and Military Families
• Military.com – check this page for information about benefits offered through your state.
• My Next Move – for Veterans
• National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Program
• PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Church Match Program

For full-time, degree-program students whose churches want to support their education throughout the entirety of their degree, Missio will match the church’s sponsorship up to 25% of tuition costs. Your church officials will be required to complete a Promissory Note acknowledging the amount of their support and how they intend to pay. Missio will match the church’s payment once it has been received, up to the maximum of 25% of the tuition total, provided you keep your account current with your portion of payment.

Auditing and Financial Aid

(1) If Missio requires a student to audit a course for which they transferred in credits, there is no charge for the audit. If the student chooses to audit a course for which they’ve already received credit, the student will be required to pay the audit fee (1/3 of full tuition).

(2) Church Match program and Missio discounts/grants do not apply to audit courses (ex. MAC Grant, Referral/Alumni discount, etc.).

(3) Church Match programs apply only to Missio credits for a specific degree program.

Step 1: Apply to Missio and Gain Acceptance

Prospective students must submit their applications to our admissions department before their financial aid eligibility will be reviewed.

Step 2: Complete the Missio Grant Application

Our grant program is available to assist students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in a degree program with at least eighteen credit hours per year.

Step 3: Complete the FAFSA & Start Using the Virtual Financial Aid Office

Missio participates in the Williams D. Ford Direct Student Loan program. Missio’s school code is G23230. All student loans, including interest, must be repaid in full.

Step 4: Notification of Awards

The Financial Aid office at Missio will receive an electronic copy of your FAFSA information from the Department of Education. Your information will be reviewed. An award notification letter will be issued and mailed to you.

The entire process can take up to 4-6 weeks.

Step 5: Confirm Your Payment Plan

Prior to registering for classes, you must submit your payment plan (including your financial aid package) to the Business Office.

Step 6: Re-Apply for Aid Each Academic Year

Missio Financial Aid is awarded on a yearly basis. A new application must be submitted each year beginning at the following months:

• May for the fall semester
• September for the spring semester

You must complete the Missio Grant Form and reapply through the FAFSA website.