Financial Aid at Aquinas College

Diocesan Tuition Reduction

Aquinas College continues to partner with the Diocese of Grand Rapids and the Diocese of Kalamazoo to offer those associated with either Diocese extraordinary reductions off normal tuition rates. 

There are three ways adults approximately 23 and over who are associated with either Diocese can access a 50% tuition reduction. 

The Donnelly Scholarship

For Diocesan employees and those working within the parishes and schools.  

• It provides eligible part-time and full-time employees with a 50% tuition scholarship for any number of classes at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• It can be used by both degree and non-degree seeking students in any field.
• Once received, it can be used for up to seven years or until graduation, whichever occurs sooner.
• In the last number of years, over 40 employees received over $101,000.00 in tuition assistance through this scholarship program.
• Further information and applications for those working in the schools are available in the Superintendent’s Office. Those who work in parishes and Diocesan employees should email Donnelly@aquinas.edu.

The Certificate in Theological Studies

• The six courses in the Certificate in Theological Studies are offered at a 50% reduced-rate for all who participate.
• The Certificate was designed over 25 years ago at the request of the Diocese and is for lay people engaged in ministry and those who want to further their theological education and deepen their understanding of the Faith.
• Completion of the six required courses meets the theological credit
•  requirements for Master Catechist certification by the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
• Information, including the brochure and application, is available at aquinas.edu/theology.

Diocesan Parish Volunteer Program

• Parish volunteers may apply to receive a 50% tuition scholarship to take Theology courses.
• This program encourages parish volunteers to continue to grow in their faith and share their education with fellow parishioners.
• Information is available by calling 616-632-2871.

Further information about Aquinas’ programs is available at www.aquinas.edu/admissions and at www.aquinas.edu/academics.