Payne Theological Seminary

What is the cost of studying for a year at Payne Theological Seminary?

For 2024-25, reported full-time graduate tuition at Payne was $21,000, with $400 in required fees, for a combined $21,400 before living and other expenses. The reported part-time graduate tuition charge was $700 per credit hour. The reported figures were the same for in-state and out-of-state students.

• Full-time graduate tuition: $21,000 for 2024-25.
• Required graduate fees: $400 for 2024-25.
• Part-time graduate tuition: $700 per credit hour for 2024-25.

These are published charges, not a complete annual cost of attendance or the amount every student pays. A budget should also include books, transportation, living costs, and any program-specific expenses; part-time students should calculate tuition from their actual credit load rather than add the full-time figure. The current bill may differ from 2024-25 charges. Eligible grants, scholarships, or other aid can reduce the amount paid directly, while loans defer payment and create a repayment obligation.

What are the work-study opportunities at Payne Theological Seminary?

A student job and Federal Work-Study are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a need-based financial aid program that pays wages for qualifying work; an ordinary part-time job does not require a Work-Study award.

Payne students interested in employment should ask the financial aid office whether their degree and aid package permit Work-Study, how positions are advertised, and whether any approved off-campus jobs are available. They should also ask their program how paid work can fit alongside classes and ministry obligations. An internship or field placement may provide professional experience without being a paid student job.