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Financial Aid Options

SHMS offers a variety of financial aid options to assist in meeting the needs and educational goals of students.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary Grants and Scholarships

Students may qualify for seminary grants and scholarships available through SHMS. Benefactors, alumni and a number of outside sources have generously contributed to assist in making these grants and scholarships available.

Archdiocesan Assistance Programs

Catechetical Leaders Award (ACE)
Awards a percentage of undergraduate and graduate tuition for students in Catechetical ministry at a parish within the Archdiocese of Detroit. Forms required are: award letter for each semester registered and FAFSA submitted annually. To apply, call the Office for Faith Formation/Catechetics: (313) 596-7306.

Parish Empowerment Fund Scholarship (PEF)
Provides tuition assistance to eligible lay people who work as volunteers or paid staff in a parish that meets the financial eligibility requirements for this fund. Scholarships are granted for the pursuit of a preparatory course, a certificate diploma, or undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Applicants should contact the Department of Parish Life and Services of the Archdiocese of Detroit at (313) 237-4696.

Pastoral Ministry Grant Application
Through the Archdiocese of Detroit Endowment Foundation, this grant provides tuition assistance to eligible individuals attending approved Catholic institutions for study in pastoral ministry certification. This grant is open to Catholic men and women without regard to race, ethnic origin, disability or age. Applicants should contact the Archdiocese Department of Development at (313) 883-8657.

The Parish

Many parishes provide some tuition assistance for lay ministers who are serving in the parish.

Employers

Some employers have a tuition assistance benefit. Check with your supervisor or Human Resources Department. Some provide tuition assistance only for non-religious courses. This could be especially helpful for those earning an Associate of Arts in Ministry Degree.