Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities for Albany Students

To be considered for financial aid from St. Bernard’s students must be taking graduate courses for credit in one of St. Bernard’s graduate or graduate certificate degree programs. The following programs are available to Albany students:

• Roman Catholic students who reside in the Albany diocese, are active in their parishes, and are recommended by their pastor or parish life director are eligible for tuition assistance from the Diocese of Albany. This aid covers up to 25% of the tuition cost of one or more courses taken during each semester.  Applications for this program (click here to download) are processed and determined by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Albany. 

• Students may request support of the parish and groups in which then attend and minister in. Depending on the ability of the parish/group awards will be given. These forms are completed by BOTH the student and the sponsor.  Click here to dowload TAP form.

• This scholarship for Leadership Development in the Diocese of Albany is given for initial and on-going formation of leaders in the Diocese of Albany.  For more information about Grant Applications call: C. Elizabeth Rowe-Manning  518-489-5408.

• Hubbard Scholarships are awarded to first-time students who are currently involved in ministry, who complete all requirements for matriculation, and who are recommended by the pastor or parish life director where they are ministering. For more information and an application packet, please contact Eileen Davenport at Eileen.davenport@rcda.org.

Veteran’s Benefits

Educational benefits in the form of grants are available for full-or-part-time study for veteran’s studying here at St. Bernard’s. Benefits may also be available to spouses and or children of disabled/deceased veterans as well as those in the National Guard/Reserve. For more information on Veteran’s Educational Benefits please click here www.gibill.va.gov

Student Loan Program

Students who are enrolled in part-time study or more may apply for long-term, low-interest loans through the Federal Stafford and Federal Graduate Plus Loans. Students may choose a loan lender of their choice. St. Bernard’s provides a Preferred Lender list for student convenience. To learn more about the Federal Stafford and Graduate Plus Loan Programs please visit www.gradloans.com .

Extended Payment

Students may arrange with the Business Office for a payment plan with a fixed number and duration of installments. To download the extended payment form, please click here.

For additional information regarding scholarships and financial aid for Albany students, please contact Sister Katherine Hanley, Associate Dean – Albany, 518-453-6760.