"Most students at most schools are paying 25% to 50% more than students ten years ago while student aid levels have remained constant.
The average tuition for an MDiv has increased by 74%. The most expensive part of a theological education is not the amount of tuition a student pays after grants are awarded but rather living expenses, especially if the student attends full time."

The Gathering Storm of Debt by ATS/Theological Fund for Education, p.8


Typical SMI Student Contractor Profile:

Avg hrs/wk = 20

Avg Hourly Rate = $23

Avg Monthly
Compensation = $2,000


Maximize Your Opportunities to Help Your Students

Finances are one piece of the puzzle a student considers when selecting a school. Heavily weighing the cost of their educational journey is a reality that is becoming increasingly challenging – for both schools and students.

SMI: A Partner & Resource

While schools can offer scholarships and grants, SMI – as part of the equation – offers ministry-directed students significant levels of compensation for ministry involvement to assist with additional costs and living expenses not covered by these forms of student aid. SMI could even help students avoid acquisition of loans or increased debt as a result of pursuing ministry related education because they can increase their earning potential now while in school.

SMI benefits schools through
SMI’s financial benefit to students.
As students consider enrollment, it is beneficial for students to know all options available to them. The opportunity afforded by SMI can help students decide their educational choice and journey. While students currently enrolled can access SMI, it is ideal to help students strategically resolve this dilemma of cost through the admissions process as they are considering enrollment.

At SMI, we work one on one with individuals fostering intentional assessment of their ministry calling and involvement as well as their financial circumstance as a whole. SMI offers training and guidance with budget processes, debt management, concepts of Kingdom giving and ministry partner development. SMI wants to empower students to attain habits that ensure balance and health for a life of ministry and offers a system of accountability promoting personal refinement, professional development and wise financial management.

Through SMI's process, students also gain crucial ministry skills of practicing and influencing biblical stewardship and Kingdom giving – an investment that could significantly impact them now and in the future. The value of learning and practicing the ministry skill of inviting people to participate in the Kingdom will be exponential as these future ministers transition into ministry, finding their place in the Kingdom and influencing others regarding Kingdom giving.

The value of added assistance to help them successfully meet the challenges of this time of preparation is priceless to you.

SMI: Bearing the Burden…
Lightening Your Load

 

 

Because of SMI, I was able to graduate debt free…

tim neilsen —
talbot seminary, biola university
la mirada, california

 

SMI is so vital to the growth & future ministry of students. SMI really frees students financially to focus on other areas such as doing ministry & getting trained…

ruqaya naser — dallas theological seminary
dallas, texas

 

SMI has helped keep my seminary loans low, but more importantly it has allowed us to have more time for a healthy family life while I gain practical ministry experience & professional investment during this time of preparation...

ryan gerbrandt — trinity evangelical divinity school, chicago, illinois