To apply for financial aid as a graduate student, please complete a FAFSA.
Summer Programs
- Any currently employed (full-time) teacher or administrator may pay for 50% of the cost of room, board, and tuition at the time of registration. The balance will be set up on a no-interest loan payable in six equal installments beginning September 1 through February 1.
- A group discount is available to educators from the same Christian
school when all are staying in the residence halls. Course work must be
taken during the same summer, but not necessarily during the same session.
3-5 teachers/administrators 25% discount 6-8 teachers/administrators 35% discount 9 or more teachers/administrators 50% discount
Leadership Development Program – in conjunction with BJU Press
Leadership Development Application
- Any currently employed teacher in a Christian school who wishes to train for a position as a Christian school administrator may take up to 30 hours of graduate training applicable to a master's degree in Educational Leadership with 50% of tuition paid by BJU Press.
- Any currently employed administrator in a Christian school may take up to 30 hours of graduate training applicable to a master's degree in Educational Leadership with 75% of tuition paid by BJU Press.
Seminary and Graduate School of Religion
Any student who holds an undergraduate degree from BJU and is pursuing a seminary degree that he began in the fall of 2001 or later will receive a 50% discount on the regular semester tuition. The qualifying seminary degrees for this discount include the following:
- Master of Divinity with Religion, Church Music or Educational Leadership Concentration
- Master of Arts in Bible
- Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament Interpretation, New Testament Interpretation, or Theology
Master of Ministry is not included in the discount program. This discount does not apply to graduate assistants.
- Anyone in full-time Christian ministry may pay for 50% of the cost of room, board, and tuition at the time of registration. The balance will be set up on a no-interest loan payable in six equal installments beginning September 1 through February 1 for summer sessions, or beginning March 1 through August 1 for winter sessions.
- Any first-time Ministry Program student who pays for the first session attended will be able to attend another session tuition free if the second course is taken within one year of conclusion of the first course. Room and board and other fees will still apply.
Graduate Assistantship Program
Each year BJU awards graduate assistantships to outstanding students who wish to pursue a graduate degree or a second undergraduate degree. An assistantship runs for 1 year and yields a competitive wage that allows the assistant to pay a special rate for room, board and tuition. The tuition covers an academic load of 6-10* semester hours during the work agreement.
*International student requirements will differ.
Teaching & Residence Hall Graduate Assistants
Teaching and residence hall graduate assistants work/teach half-time for 2 semesters on a 9-month basis. Work/teaching duties are assigned by the Director of Educational Services. The agreement begins during the month of August.
Staff Graduate Assistants
Staff graduate assistants work 28 hours a week during 2 semesters and 40 hours a week during the summer on a 12-month basis with a maximum of 10 non-paid working days off during the 1 year. Specific duties are assigned by the department manager.
Apply for an Assistantship
To apply, complete the following documents and return to:
Human Resources
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC 29614
Graduate Assistantship Profile | Application for Employment
For more information, contact Admission or Human Resources.