Graduate School of Ministry Tuition

We understand that tuition is a key factor in making the decision to pursue a Master's Degree and we want to make sure that it does not prevent you from fully equipping yourself to pursue the call the Lord has placed on your heart. That is why we provide many scholarship opportunities and other aid programs. When all applicable scholarships and aid are applied, students typically find that a degree from DBU is not only high quality, but also affordable. To find out how to take advantage of the scholarships and aid available for students of the Graduate School of Ministry, please email ministry@dbu.edu.

Explore Your Financial Aid Opportunities

When comparing the cost of Dallas Baptist University to other institutions, keep in mind the financial aid we can offer you, the fewer amount of hours it takes to complete our programs, and our schedule flexibility in relation to your life. When it comes to finding a school with cost-effectiveness, DBU is here to serve you.

Dallas Baptist University assists students in obtaining financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid. Further information may be obtained from the Financial Aid website, or by calling (214) 333-5363.

Ministry Scholarship

The Ministry Scholarship is available to qualifying first-year students who are members of a Baptist church or qualifying continuing students who are members of a Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) church, who are also enrolled in a Graduate School of Ministry (GSOM) program, and have shown evidence of a divine call to vocational and bi-vocational church-related Christian ministry. Students that qualify for the Ministry Scholarship will receive $200 per credit hour (the Baptist General Convention of Texas provides $100 per credit hour, and DBU provides $100 per credit hour). Additional information and applications for this scholarship are available through the Ministry Guidance website. For more information, please contact the Ministry Student Office at (214) 333-5574 or ministrygrant@dbu.edu.

Baptist Heritage Scholarship

The Graduate School of Ministry Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Scholarship is a $1000 per semester scholarship for three (3) academic years. Students must be actively involved in a BGCT church, pursuing a degree in Graduate School of Ministry (GSOM), and are not required to be enrolled full time to receive this scholarship. This scholarship applies only to the completion of the hours required for the primary degree listed in a dual degree program. Students must apply for the scholarship during their first semester enrolled at DBU. For more information, please contact the Ministry Student Office at (214) 333-5574 or ministrygrant@dbu.edu.

Church Matching Grant Scholarship

Dallas Baptist University will match up to $3,500 per academic year given on a student's behalf from his/her local church. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, please refer to the Church Matching Gift Guidelines on the Financial Aid website.

Baptist General Convention of Texas Matching Program

Dallas Baptist University will match up to $500 per semester given by the BGCT on behalf of students employed by the BGCT up to $3,000 total. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, please contact DBU's Financial Aid Office at (214) 333-5363 or the BGCT at (214) 828-5100.

Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship

The spouse of an ordained or licensed minister who actively serves full-time in any Baptist church or Baptist agency ministry may be eligible to receive a per semester hour tuition scholarship. For more information, please contact DBU's Financial Aid Office at (214) 333-5363.

Camp Ministry Matching Gift Program

Dallas Baptist University will match designated Christian Camp gifts for DBU students up to, but not exceeding, $1,300.00 per academic year. For more information, please contact DBU’s Financial Aid Office at (214) 333-5363.

DBU Military Chaplaincy Scholarship

Students in DBU's Chaplaincy Program who have been commissioned into the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy or U.S. Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program may qualify to receive a $2,000 per academic year scholarship. This is a need-based scholarship that is exclusively available for those who have been commissioned into military chaplaincy. For more information, please contact Dr. Tom Vann at (214) 333-5805.

Students may be eligible for federal student loans, veterans benefits, and more. For more information, please contact DBU's Office of Financial Aid at (214) 333-5363.

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