Financial Aid for PhD Students
Institutional Resources
- Are based on prior academic performance ans future academic promise
- Amounts are based on available funds and academic record.
Hartmann Fellowships
Available to graduates of a Garrett-Evangelical master's degree who enroll in the PhD program in the year immediately subsequent to receiving the degree
- May be renewed or converted to a Doctoral Fellowship
Federal Resources
Outside Resources
- Denominational Loans see your denomination's web site The Fund for Theological Education In particular, see the listing under Fellowships Plus
- www.collegeboard.org
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission www.collegezone.com
United Methodist Resources
- The Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarhsip:
- Ph.D.’s pursing degree in Christian education - Women of Color Scholars Program:
- Women who are of African, Asian, African-American, Hispanic or Native American parentage
Financial Aid Process
- Application for financial aid is made on an annual basis. Admitted students are sent a financial aid package, which must be completed before an award letter is sent. Since some grants and federal loans are awarded on a first-come basis, it is important to file the following forms as soon as possible:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA .





