Tuition and Fees
The following costs for tuition and fees for the graduate religion programs are in effect as of July 1, 2008:
Application fee $25.00 Registration fee $200.00 Graduate tuition per semester hour $340.00 General student fees N/A
Financial Aid
Merit-Based Scholarships
A small number of scholarships are available through the ONU Foundation to graduate students in the MA programs. These scholarships are awarded, based on academic merit, to selected students who are either currently enrolled or who are admitted into the program by March 1 (prior to beginning of courses). These scholarships require full-time enrollment (a minimum of 9 hours per semester).
District Superintendent’s Scholarship
This scholarship is for the M.Min. program (both degree and certificate students). It is available to any member of a district of the Church of the Nazarene on the ONU region, subject to the selection and recommendation of the presiding district superintendent. The scholarship is 50% of the tuition for each M.Min. course taken.
ONU Minister’s Scholarship
This scholarship applies to any of the M.A. programs. It is available to full-time ministers in the Church of the Nazarene on the Olivet Educational Region, subject to the recommendation of the presiding district superintendent. This scholarship is 50% of the tuition for one M.A. course per semester.
Student Loans
The primary form of financial assistance available to graduate students is the student loan. For more information regarding federal financial assistance, please consult the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) or contact Olivet at onugradreligion@olivet.edu. The necessary forms that must be completed and submitted to determine eligibility for such loans are available from the following office:
Graduate Financial Aid Counselor
Office of Financial Aid
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Telephone: (815) 939-5098