Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago?

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time graduate tuition at LSTC was $18,480, with $480 in required fees. The combined published tuition-and-fee figure was therefore $18,960 for that reporting year; the reported amounts did not differ for in-state and out-of-state students.

• Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $18,480.
• Required graduate fees, 2024-25: $480.
• Combined tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $18,960.

That figure is not a complete living-expense budget. Housing, food, books, transportation, and personal costs must be considered separately, and a part-time schedule may be billed differently. Students comparing an offer of admission with these figures should use the tuition schedule and financial-aid estimate for their actual enrollment year and program. Scholarships can reduce what a student pays; loans help cover costs but must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago?

Paid work and field education serve different purposes at LSTC. A ministry placement may be an academic requirement, while an on-campus job or other part-time employment is a source of income only if a position is available and the student is hired.

Federal Work-Study, where offered and awarded, is a need-based student employment program rather than an automatic tuition discount. Students interested in employment should ask the financial-aid office whether their aid package includes Work-Study and where eligible jobs are posted. They should separately confirm whether a field placement is paid, carries credit, or has expenses such as transportation.