Count the Cost

Discounted Tuition

We have enlisted the support of donors who are committed to God’s work in and through you—now and in your future ministry. Thanks to our donors, students pay less than half the total cost of their tuition.

Tuition Comparison

Surprisingly, Dallas Seminary’s four-year Th.M. degree is comparable in price to the three-year M.Div. program offered by many other schools, while offering more of the training you need. The cost of living in Dallas is also significantly less than that of other areas you might be considering.

Expense Trends (Per semester)

	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
Tuition	$3,720	$3,840	$4,080	$4,320	$4500
Fees	$240	$240	$180	$180	$180
Total	$3,960	$4,080	$4,260	$4,500	$4,680

Tuition costs are based on 12 hours per semester. Fee costs include the general fee, technology fee, and activity fee.

For Room and Board costs, please visit the DTS Housing office.

Apply for Financial Aid

Fast Facts  (2003/2004)

• Dallas Seminary students received over $1.6 million in financial aid.
• 70 percent of fulltime students received aid through scholarships, loans, etc.
• Financial aid covers almost 22 percent of overall tuition costs at the Seminary.

Financial Aid Options

Even with the discounted tuition costs available to students, not every qualified applicant is able to afford training at Dallas Seminary, which is why we offer financial aid that is designed to fit each student’s particular situation.

Scholarships are available for American-born minority students, international students, and extension students, along with more general opportunities for students who do not fit these categories. Other options for institutional financial support include veteran’s benefits, Stafford loans, and the Tuition Management System (TMS).

For more information on the specific forms of financial aid available, contact Student Financial Services at 800-DTS-WORD, ext. 3601.

Enlist a Support Network

You wouldn’t hesitate to ask for prayer support when beginning training for ministry so why not also ask for financial support from those who share your ministry vision? Write out your anticipated budget and categorize your monthly expenses and income. Present this to interested individuals and churches so that they will know exactly what your needs will be. Many churches have scholarship programs available for ministry training.

You may want to investigate Student Ministries, Inc. (SMI). SMI allows your friends and family to contribute tax-deductible gifts to your ministry. They send their checks to smi, which in turn sends you a monthly check of what has been collected for your ministry. SMI enables you to receive between $14 and $28 per hour for your ministry involvement. For further information, visit www.studentministriesinc.org.

If you decide not to use SMI, you may still receive financial assistance from your family and friends, although their contributions will not be tax-deductible. Those who want to contribute to your DTS student account should send checks to the Business Office along with a note stating your student ID number and how the contribution is to be used (i.e. for tuition, books, or living expenses).

Find a Job that Works for You

Employment is often a vital piece in the financial puzzle for students. The Dallas Theological Seminary Job Board lists a variety of job openings made known to  us by employers in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. As a prospective student, you can browse through sample listings on the DTS website at dts.edu. The employment pages of the Dallas Morning News also are available online at dallasnews.com. These sources will give you a better understanding of the job market in Dallas.

Projecting your income

A student can normally work 20 hours per week at an hourly rate between  $8 and $12, depending on skills and opportunities. This results in a  monthly income between about $700 and $1,100.

Locate Affordable Housing

Dallas Seminary is committed to helping students find quality accommodations that are economical and convenient. Campus housing (see descriptions at left) fits these criteria, and living in close proximity to fellow students fosters a sense of community.

The Housing Office also maintains a large database of off-campus housing opportunities ranging from apartments and duplexes to homes for rent or sale.

The Seminary is looking forward to the opening of the new urban apartment facility planned for our single students which is scheduled to open during the summer of 2008. This Single Student Apartment Complex will provide housing for single men and women in an on-campus facility that is located just next to the Swiss Tower.

In  Swiss Tower, 159 apartments are available for married students, with or without children, and single students with children. This 10-story complex is located on campus directly across the street from the Turpin Library. 

For further help in relocating to Dallas email the housing office at housing@dts.edu or call 800-DTS-WORD, ext. 3539.

Metropolitan Area

• The Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has over 5.2 million residents, making it the largest metropolitan area in Texas and one
  of the largest in the United States.

• With more churches per capita than any other American city, Dallas has been called “the new capital of evangelicalism” (Christianity Today, May 21, 2002).

• DFW ranked first in the nation for employment growth in the 1990s.

• The metroplex is served by 9 international and 24 domestic airlines.

• DFW offers one of the most attractive real-estate markets among major metropolitan areas.

• With two major arts districts, 400 public parks, seven major league sports teams, and more shopping square footage than Los Angeles or New York, DFW has a multitude of cultural and recreational amenities.