Giving

Every Gift is Significant

At Austin Seminary a majority of the costs of preparing pastors comes from the support of faithful individuals and churches who are committed to supporting all elements of our campus and community. As the campus has evolved, it has maintained a combination of function and beauty through visionary gifts and annual contributions. The support of alumni/ae, friends, and churches enables Austin Seminary to provide our students with a rigorous theological education and dynamic residential community found nowhere else.

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Student Expenses & Financial Aid

• The average annual tuition for an Austin Seminary MDiv student is $11,100; for a MATS student it is $9,100. This is only 30% of the total cost of attending seminary.

• 64% of Austin Seminary master's-level degree students receive need-based tuition scholarships through the Seminary. Based on a showing of need, students receive up to 85% of the cost of tuition. Gifts to Austin Seminary’s annual fund play a tremendous role in the tuition assistance the Seminary can provide.

• A gift to the Annual Fund sustains operating needs such as annual scholarship, facilities and maintenance, computer labs and resources, library assets, and faculty support.

2008 - 2009 Operating Budget: $10.3 Million

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