Education Grants from the SED
Grants Available from the Southeastern District, LCMS – 2024 Application Form and OM-360Guidelines are available, NOW!
(PDF form) 2024 Application Form
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OM-360 – District Student Aid Program
A priority of the Southeastern District (SED) is to raise up LCMS professional church workers. To financially assist those who have pledged their service to become rostered LCMS workers, SED has established a Student Aid Program that is administered by the Student Aid Task Force, comprised of church workers and laity of the District. The Program is funded through the allocation of budgeted funds of the SED as well as donations from generous individuals, congregations, and service organizations.
Regulations and procedures regarding the SED Student Aid Program can be found in OM-360. An application for assistance is required for each year of study, using the SED Student Application form. Other forms will not be accepted. All applicants are required to have an endorsement from their home pastor, or congregational president if there is a vacancy or, if the student’s father is pastor. Awards are for one year only and do not imply a commitment from one year to the next. The Student Aid Task Force will review applications during the summer. Applicants and their respective financial aid offices will be advised in mid to late summer of grants awarded. Awards are disbursed directly to the school listed on the application in two installments: first in August and then in late December. Questions regarding the grant process can be directed to Sidney Heetland, Director of Business and Finance at sheetland@se.lcms.org
To ensure consideration, the application and all required documentation must be received by the District office by 7 June 2024.
Lutheran College, Universities, and Seminaries
Concordia – Irvine, CA 949.854.8002
Concordia – River Forest, IL 708.771.8300
Concordia – St. Paul, MN 651.641.8278
Concordia – Ann Arbor, MI 734.995.7300
Concordia – Mequon, WI 262.243.5700
Concordia – Seward, NE 800.535.5494
Lenoir-Rhyne University – Hickory, NC 828.328.1741
Valparaiso University – Valparaiso IN 219.464.5000
Concordia Seminary – St. Louis, MO 314.505.7201
Concordia Theological Seminary – Ft. Wayne IN 800.481.2155
New Opportunity from Concordia University – Nebraska!
With Concordia University, Nebraska’s updated Lutheran Guarantee program, we’re ensuring more financial aid than ever before is available: Lutheran undergraduate students receive at least $25,000 per year for all for years of their studies! Plus, students going into church work are guaranteed at least $27,500 per year!
At Concordia Nebraska, we are committed to ensuring our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ have the opportunity to receive an outstanding, Christ-centered education steeped in Lutheran heritage. Cost should not stand in the way of our students discovering their passions, honing their skills and training for their vocations.
Learn more about our updated Lutheran Guarantee at cune.edu/lg