General Information on Financial Aid
The School of Theology's financial aid program is administered by the Financial Aid and Awards Committee for both Church of God and non-Church of God students. Sources for student aid (listed below) include scholarships, grants, and loans.
It is important to note that while most students will receive some financial aid, many seminary students meet a portion of their educational and living expenses through part-time employment in a church or other work secured within the local community.
All applications for government loans and/ or loan deferments are processed by the Anderson University Office of Student Financial Services, located in Decker Hall. Applications for financial aid may be obtained through the School of Theology's Office of Student Services. A complete listing of policies may also be obtained from this office.
International Students should refer to Admissions Requirements for Students Educated Outside of the United States for additional information.
Applications for financial aid may be secured from the Office of Student Financial Services. Financial aid will not be awarded to students with "incompletes" remaining on their records four months after the final day of an academic term.
Sources for Student Aid:
Financial aid is awarded to both Church of God and non-Church of God students based on financial need and available funds. Financial aid forms must be completed in order to be eligible for awards. The following categories are the sources for seminary student aid.
Annual Awards:
There are several endowed awards that are given to eligible students by nomination and vote of the seminary faculty. These awards are normally given at the end of an academic year.
- List and Criteria of Awards Given Annually By Vote of Faculty
Boyce W. Blackwelder Seminary Tuition Fund
In June 1974, the General Assembly of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), on recommendation of its Special Advisory Committee on Anderson School of Theology, adopted a resolution directing the church's Division of World Service to raise funding from the church annually to assist Church of God ministerial students with the cost of their graduate training at the church's seminary. The fund honors the late Dr. Blackwelder, a member of the seminary faculty and long-time Church of God preacher and author.
All disbursements assume that students receiving funds will meet the qualifications intended by the church. Such qualifications will be verified in a formal annual application process. Returning students must apply by May 1 for assistance during the following school year. New and transfer students must apply by July 1.
Annual Scholarships
Ault Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Evadean Ault, Larry Ault, and Guy Ault to assist seminary students preparing for pastoral ministry.
John W. and Dora L. Batdorf Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Batdorf's to assist seminary students preparing for pastoral ministry.
Walter and Lilah Bartels Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Walter Bartels in 1991 to provide funding for any School of Theology student. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and may receive the award for a total of three academic years.
Glover and Esther Bauer Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Bauer's to aid students preparing for ministerial service.
Leonard and Jessie M. Boyer Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Leonard G. B. Boyer in memory of his wife to aid seminary students.
Lawrence and Vena Brooks Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by their family in honor of faithful service to the church by Rev. and Mrs. Brooks.
Charles E. Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by family and friends to honor pioneer minister and former editor-in-chief of The Gospel Trumpet, Dr. Charles E. Brown.
William Clinton Bryant Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Honoring the memory of Reverend Bill Bryant who was tragically killed in an airplane accident in 2002. This award is intended to help meet financial needs for a first-time, full-time seminary student who is associated with the Church of God, Anderson, IN.
Odessa Campbell Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Odessa Campbell, a long-time educator in the Anderson public school system, to be awarded to students with financial need.
Asa E. and Joyce M. Combs Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to assist students studying for full-time ministry.
Ralph and Ruth Coolidge Endowed Scholarship Fund
A memorial fund established by family and friends to honor the dedicated ministry and missionary service of Rev. and Mrs. Coolidge.
William L. and Lola G. Cox Intern Endowment
Established by the family of William L. and Lola G. Cox to assist School of Theology students in their Theological Field Education internships. To enhance development of leadership skills, particular attention will be paid to program and skill development.
Albert and Alvah Crim Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Mort Crim honoring his father and twin brother.
Mary A. Curp Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the family of Mary A. Curp.
Marcel R. Desgalier Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by his wife in honor of his long-term service as a pastor in the Church of God.
DeLisle/McCarty Endowed Scholarship Fund
T. C. Doone Memorial Fund
Established by Isaac Doone, Hong Kong, in honor of his father, T. C. Doone, early pastor in Shanghai, China.
William B. Drummond Endowed Memorial Award
Established by family and friends of William B. Drummond, a Christian layman, to honor his interest in training for the ministry.
William Fleenor Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of William A. Fleenor to honor him as a dedicated pastor and missionary.
Eva McCain Garrett Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the family of Eva McCain in memory of her dedicated service to the church.
Henry Goerz Memorial Fund
Established by Melvin and Mary Goerz in memory of his father, the late Henry Goerz.
Greek Church of God of Gary, Ind., Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Greek Church of God of Gary to support seminarians preparing for church leadership.
J. C. and Ruth Grubbs Endowed Scholarship
Established by Dr. Jerry C. and Jan Grubbs to honor his parents for their long ministry. For more than 50 years, J. C. and Ruth Grubbs served in the south and southeast in church planting and pastoring established congregations.
Edmond M. and Alma Dismuke Hand Scholarship
Established by Veloa Hand Coody honoring her parents, who lived and taught their children the Christian faith.
Leo and Bertha Hardesty Endowed Scholarship Fund
Heffren Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Mr. Alan Heffren to honor the memory of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Heffren. It is used to assist Canadian students in the School of Theology.
Hubbard Camp Meeting Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in honor and memory of Slovak leaders in the Church of God, it aids seminarians preparing for pastoral ministry in the United States or preparing for missionary service abroad.
John Irvin and Ida Clary Hull Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by their family in memory of the committed service of John I. and Ida Clary Hull to the Church of God.
Leland A. and Ruth M. Ide Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Rev. Leland A. Ide and Ruth M. Ide, two of the founders of the now-closed Warwick Church of God in West Warwick, R.I.
Knupp Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by the parents of Scott C. and Thomas C. Knupp as a memorial and in recognition of the devoted Christian witness of their sons.
Lorelei Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to aid full-time seminary students entering pastoral ministry, giving preference to students who are members in good standing of a meeting of the religious Society of Friends.
Everett F. and Ellen Landrey Scholarship Fund
A memorial fund established by the wife of Everett Landrey in recognition of his faithful Christian ministry.
O. C. and Pearl Lewis Scholarship Fund
Established by their family in recognition of the dedicated Christian service of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
Lewis C. Marsh Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to assist students studying for full-time ministry.
Earl and Blanche Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by family and former students to honor the first dean of the School of Theology, Dr. Earl L. Martin, and his wife.
James A. and June B. May Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the May's to aid students preparing for ministry.
Adam W. and Grace Miller Foreign Missionary Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to honor Dr. and Mrs. Miller for their service and deep commitment to missions. It is used to assist students planning to serve on the mission field.
T. Franklin and Gertie M. Miller Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Miller's to assist international students.
Inge Mueller Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established to honor Miss Mueller, a wonderful example of a loving Christian servant. This is intended for needy minority students attending the School of Theology.
George Nassar Memorial Scholarship
The Church of God in Yonkers, N.Y., established this scholarship before closing its doors. This was established to honor the ministries of that church and especially the leadership of George Nassar.
Vada Neace Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Vada E. Neace in memory of her parents, Kathryn and Lawerence Weaver, and Vada and Pearl Grover Neace. These funds assist students studying for pastoral ministries.
Thomas and Irene Newberry Memorial Fund
Established by family and friends of Thomas and Irene Newberry, Church of God laypersons.
W. Dale and Pauline Oldham Scholarship in Church Planting
Established by family and friends of Dr. W. Dale Oldham to provide financial assistance to seniors preparing for a ministry of church planting.
Harold C. and Ethel Phillips Endowed Scholarship Fund
Antonio Romano Mission Scholarship Fund
Established by family and friends of Antonio Romano, a layman dedicated to the cause of missions and a long-time member of the Missionary Board of the Church of God.
Ida Byrd Rowe Scholarship for Seminary Women
Established to honor the significant leadership of Mrs. Rowe as a church woman and to recognize her sincere interest in young people.
Grace Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund
Ruth M. Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Rev. Smith to assist women who are preparing to pastor.
The Smith Ministerial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by family and friends of David P. and Nannie Smith and their son John W. V. Smith, all leaders in the Church of God.
Ruby and Stanford Rohlfing Endowed Scholarship Fund
R. Eugene and Mildred Sterner Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Sterners to aid students preparing for ministry.
Ruby and Stanford Rohlfing Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to assist students in the School of Theology.
R. Eugene and Mildred Sterner Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Sterner's to aid students preparing for the ministry.
Dr. E. Marie Strong Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established to honor Dr. E. Marie Strong, a committed minister and educator for many years. Preference is given to women pursuing ministry or missions.
John and Ruth Vayhinger Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established at the 20th Vayhinger Mental Health Conference by family and friends in honor of the Vayhingers' ministry. Funds are to be used to encourage students specializing in the field of pastoral care and counseling.
Eva Fay Weaver Memorial Fund
Established by her husband, Gerald R. Weaver, to honor her interest in and contribution to sacred music. Preference given to Canadian students and/or those with an interest in church music.
Whalen Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by family and friends to honor Russell Whalen, who was killed in an auto accident while a seminary student in 1980, and his father, Russell Paul Whalen, who served the Church of God in many pastorates before his death in 1990.
W. A. Woolman Endowed Scholarship
Established with the primary purpose of providing financial assistance to graduate theology students entering foreign mission service.
Student Loan Funds
Thomas Eugene Armentrout Loan Fund
In honor of Rev. Thomas Armentrout, deceased School of Theology graduate (M.Div., 1978), the Clifton Avenue Church of God, Springfield, Ohio, has established this fund to assist students preparing for pastoral ministry who have short-term emergency needs.
Middletown (Ind.) Community Church Loan Fund
A short-term loan fund to help students meet emergency needs.
Annual Awards
There are several endowed awards that are given to eligible students by nomination and vote of the seminary faculty. These awards are normally given at the end of an academic year.
Distinguished Senior Award
In honor of his grandfathers, Rev. Charles B. Callen and Charles G. Van Arsdale, dedicated servants of God, former dean Barry L. Callen annually presents a cash award to the graduating senior in the Master of Divinity program who has demonstrated excellence in both personal and professional preparation for Christian ministry. The recipient is chosen by nomination of the Financial Aid and Awards Committee and vote of the School of Theology faculty.
Chester L. Gerig Sr. Memorial Award
The family of Chester Gerig, a committed layperson of the Church of God, established the Chester Gerig Memorial Fund. The award is given annually to the graduating senior, selected by the faculty, who has shown persistence in pursuing a graduate degree in theological education. This award shall be used at the discretion of the graduating senior.
Clarence and Goldie Ellis Preaching Awards
Established by William C. (Bill) Ellis on behalf of the family to further the ministry of biblical preaching. Two annual awards are made to seminarians selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Committee.
Harry L. and Henrietta Harp Memorial Award
The family of Rev. Harry L. and Henrietta Harp, well-known ministers of the Church of God and outstanding leaders of the church, established the Harry L. and Henrietta Harp Memorial Fund. The award is given annually to the graduating senior selected by the faculty to have made the most outstanding accomplishment in theological field education. This award shall be used to provide tools for continuing education resources such as books, tapes or seminars of the recipient's own choosing.
Claudena Eller Kufeldt Memorial Award
This annual award is given to the student who has done the most outstanding work in Christian education. This memorial award has been established by the faculty, staff, and friends of Anderson University and the School of Theology in recognition of Claudena Kufeldt's contribution to the field of education.
Kathryn Rider Kufeldt Memorial Award
This annual award is available for the best hymn lyric submitted to the Financial Aid and Awards Committee. This memorial award was set up by the husband of Kathryn Kufeldt to encourage students of the School of Theology to do creative work in the hymn lyric field.
Aletta and Gustav Jeeninga Museum Scholarship
This annual award provides a scholarship for a seminarian that demonstrates academic achievement and interest in biblical archaeology. This endowed scholarship was established by Aletta and Gustav Jeeninga, long time faculty member and museum founder at Anderson University. The SOT biblical studies faculty determines the award recipient.
William Clinton Bryant Memorial Award
Established by First Church of God, Mt. Sterling, KY, in memory of their pastor who lost his life in an airplane accident in 2002.
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