Tuition fees are assessed as either program-based fees or course-based fees, depending on the type of degree program. These charges, along with incidental and ancillary fees, are outlined on each student’s ACORN invoice, which categorizes fees into Tuition and Non-Tuition Charges.
All fees are subject to approval by the UofT Governing Council. Fees may be subject to change and will be billed or reversed according to our standard procedures.
At the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, we are committed to making graduate theological education more accessible and affordable. Through a range of scholarships, bursaries and financial aid options, we support you in pursuing your vocation. Whether you’re applying for needs-based assistance or academic awards, we’re here to help guide you through the process.
Most graduate (advanced degree) student bursary and scholarship packages are granted at the time of the admission.
Master of Theology (ThM)
Students must apply for bursaries and scholarships through the Dean’s Office.
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA)
All Students: Awards are equivalent to domestic student tuition and incidental fees only for their 1st year of study
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (PhD)
Domestic Students: $15,000 per year for 4 years ($60,000 over 4 years)
International Students: $20,000 per year for 4 years ($80,000 over 4 years)
All Basic Degree students are required tosubmit an application for a bursary, most of which are awarded on the basis of student need. There are additional scholarships for Basic Degree students which are announced annually, and which are awarded on a competitive basis.
Students at all levels of study, who take at least three courses per semester, are eligible for loans and grants through the Ontario Students Awards Program (OSAP). You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who has lived in Ontario for at least one year. Those holding student visas are not eligible.
Qualified students in the MA, ThM and PhD programs are also eligible to apply for Ontario Graduate Scholarships which are also available on the OSAP website.
Advanced degree students are encouraged to apply for funding awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. These awards are open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. For further information, consult the SSHRC website or the Director of Advanced Degree Studies at St Michael’s.
The Toronto School of Theology administers a number of scholarships recognizing accomplishments in a variety of fields.
This policy applies to all student awards established in the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology. Its purpose is to ensure that the procedures followed in establishing such awards and in determining who will receive them are clear and consistent.
Definitions
“Financial Aid” is a generic term used to indicate an item of financial or other value presented to a student based on academic achievement or financial need.
“Scholarship” is a financial award given on the basis of academic achievement.
“Bursary or Grant” is a financial award given to students on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
“In-Course Award” is a term used for awards that are open for all students in an academic year in a form of competition.
General principals for awarding student financial aid
The purpose of the RSM Faculty of Theology Financial Aid program is to attract, recognize and reward academic achievement, and to ensure accessibility for students registered in RSM.
The terms and conditions of all awards must comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and must be free of criteria based on personal characteristics such as race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, sex, creed, age, marital status, family status, sexual orientation or disability.
The policies and procedures of the Faculty of Theology Financial Aid program are developed and approved by the Faculty of Theology Financial Aid Committee.
Except where otherwise stated in the terms of an award, recipients must be registered at RSM Faculty of Theology.
Granting of awards
The awarding body is Faculty of Theology which empowers its Financial Aid Committee to make decisions concerning awards based on clear guidelines.
To avoid conflict of interest, donors are not permitted to participate in the selection of recipients for awards for which they are the donor.
All scholarship recipients must be in good standing (CGPA 2.70+ Faculty of Theology, USMC) to receive an award.
