Office of Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to assisting students by providing three main services:

1. Helping students identify the options that are available to fund their education
2. Overseeing the NOBTS Scholarship applications and awards
3. Offering stewardship advice, budget counseling, and emergency aid assistance to students who are trying to plan for their education or deal with unexpected financial hardships

THE 2 BIG QUESTIONS:

--How much will my education cost?

2012-2013 School Year rates

For more information (including detailed information about tuition and program fees), please consult the official NOBTS catalogs.

--What are the options for funding my education?

1. Employment

   a. Local church- Church-Minister Relations Office

   b. Secular Employment- Listing of job opportunities in the New Orleans area. List is also available on the bulletin board outside the Financial Aid Office, located downstairs in the Hardin Student Center.

   c. On-campus Employment- The NOBTS Business Office handles human resource services at the New Orleans campus. An NOBTS job application is available here or in the Business Office on the New Orleans campus.

2. Apply for Outside Seminary Scholarships (i.e. those not processed by NOBTS)

   a. Talk to your home church, your church's local association, and any other churches or organizations that you have been involved with in the past

   b. Baptist Conventions and Foundations for your home state and/or current state

   c. Search our listing of scholarships based on home state, ministry calling, etc

   d. To avoid confusion about possible financial aid options, please do not complete the FAFSA form for the Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, or GradPlus Loan. NOBTS (including Leavell College) does not participate in these federal funding programs. Only Louisiana students who are eligible for TOPS should complete the FAFSA.

3. Apply for NOBTS Scholarships (application for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of funds)

   a. Prospective students should apply for the ‘New Student Scholarship' (only students planning to take a full-time Undergraduate or Master's level course load at the New Orleans campus are eligible for the New Student Scholarships)

            **Application for Fall 2013 New Student Scholarships is available until June 15th (Spring 2013 deadline expired on November 1st)

   b. Current students should apply for the ‘Current Student Scholarship' (only students planning to take a full-time course load at the New Orleans campus or an extension center are eligible for Current Student Scholarships)

   c. African-American students (both Southern Baptist and other denominations) can apply for our African-American Student Scholarship. *These scholarships are open to PART-TIME and FIRST-TIME students. A student cannot receive this scholarship and the New or Current Student Scholarship, but if selected for an award, the student will receive the scholarship that provides the most financial benefit.

            **Application for Spring 2013 African-American Student scholarships expired Nov. 1st

   d. Bi-Vocational Students (employed by a church and any non-church related business, including self-employment) and Small Church Staff (paid by a church with less than 200 in Sunday morning worship) can apply for our Bi-Vocational/Small Church Staff Scholarship. *These scholarships are open to PART-TIME and FIRST-TIME students. A student cannot receive this scholarship and the New or Current Student Scholarship, but if selected for an award, the student will receive the scholarship that provides the most financial benefit.

            **Application for Spring 2013 Bi-Vocational/Small Church Staff scholarships expired Nov. 1st

   e. Click here to see NOBTS scholarships for missionaries (Journeymen, ISC, missionary-in-residence) and student spouses (some scholarships are available to student wives taking part-time coursework)

4. Utilize a state or military program for which you might be eligible

   a. Louisiana students eligible for TOPS should complete the FAFSA and any appropriate forms from TOPS, then contact the NOBTS Financial Aid Office for further information (TOPS students are the only students who should complete the FAFSA form)

   b. Questions about the GI Bill should be directed to registrar@nobts.edu

   c. Questions about Military Tuition Assistance should be directed to the Business Office

   d. Questions about Vocational Rehab should be directed to the Business Office

   e. Questions about Employment Re-imbursement programs should be directed to the Business Office

5. Contact family, friends, or churches who might want to invest in this season of your life

   a. Checks should be made payable to ‘NOBTS' and the student's name and ID# should be on the memo line of the check. Mail checks to NOBTS, Attn: Financial Aid, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126.

   b. If your church or an organization wants to send money, but the money is not available by the first day of school, the church or organization can fax a letter of intent on official letterhead to Financial Aid (504.816.8437) and we will count these anticipated funds as a credit toward your account.

   c. Writing a Support Letter

6. Utilize "Official Payments" to divide your tuition and fees into monthly payments

7. Apply for a Private Student Loan

   a. Sallie Mae Smart Option loan

   b. Alternative student loans

8. Practice good stewardship

   a. Helpful links and information about stewardship

   b. Family Health Resources for students in New Orleans

   c. Remember that Scripture speaks of faith and wisdom- both are required for attending seminary (and doing ministry). We want to help you walk by faith and pursue wisdom as you follow God's leading.  

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you want to set up a time to meet, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Owen Nease - Director Contact Information: 504.282.4455 ext. 3348 Toll Free at: 1-800-662-8701 Fax: 504-816-8437 Email: financialaid@nobts.edu