Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid as a graduate, 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.
- The administrator of any Christian school that has qualified for the Partnership Program may take up to 30 hours of graduate training in Educational Leadership without tuition charge.
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, Teaching Bible, Pastoral Studies, Church Ministries, Youth Ministries, Bible Translation, Theology and Church History
- Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament Interpretation, New Testament Interpretation, Theology and Church History
- Specialist in Bible Translation
Master of Ministry, Specialist in Ministry, Doctor of Pastoral Theology, and Doctor of Ministry are 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 without charge based on the status of his first session. Any charges because of a change in status will be due at registration.
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 2 years 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 4 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 4 semesters and 40 hours a week during 2 complete summers on a 12-month basis with a maximum of 20 non-paid working days off during the 2 years. 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.
