Affording Seminary

A Perkins education is a valuable investment in developing your call to serve. The Office of Enrollment Management team is ready to work with you to make your seminary experience affordable with scholarships. We suggest that you also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine your qualifications for assistance from other sources and loan programs. Additional resources and tips on managing your educational and personal expenses also are offered through our Financial Literacy Program.

When you apply for admission, you are automatically considered for scholarship assistance. You will receive information about your scholarship award soon after notification of your acceptance to Perkins.

For more information on financial aid at Perkins, contact Christina Rhodes, Associate Director of Enrollment Management, at 214-768-3411 or csrhodes@smu.edu. 

Affording Perkins

98%

Percentage of master's degree-seeking students receive scholarship assistance from Perkins.

$14,310

Average annual award granted to full-time, degree-seeking students

2 Weeks

Time it takes to receive notification of your scholarship award once your completed application is submitted

How will I pay for my education?

Information on financial assistance, payment options and ways to manage your money.
Scholarship Opportunities
Bursar's Office
Cost Summary
Financial Literacy

"My decision to [go to Perkins] was partly based on the financial support that I will receive. I wanted to make sure that I could manage my debt."

—Bryce Blank (Master of Divinity, Class of 2022)

 

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