Supporting the Next Generation of LCMS Church Workers
The Southeastern District believes in investing in those who are called to serve. The SED Student Aid Program awards tuition grants to members of SED congregations who are pursuing full-time careers as rostered LCMS church workers — pastors, teachers, deaconesses, DCEs, and more.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open now through June 5, 2026.
Apply Now
If you have any trouble with the form – please contact Gina at gjordan@se.lcms.org
Who Can Apply? You may be eligible if you are a communicant member of an SED congregation and are enrolled — or planning to enroll — at an LCMS college, university, or seminary in pursuit of a full-time church work career.
How It Works Grants are awarded for one academic year at a time and paid directly to your school in two installments. Applications are reviewed each summer by the SED Student Aid Task Force, and applicants are notified in mid to late summer.
Questions? Contact Sidney Heetland, Director of Business and Finance, at sheetland@se.lcms.org.
For full program guidelines, see: OM-360 – District Student Aid Program
Lutheran Colleges, 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
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 four 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