A Guide to Graduate Admissions At Southern
On this page, you will find helpful information about the admissions process, how to apply for financial aid, and the graduate programs offered at Southern.
GETTING STARTED
Applying to a Graduate Program at Southern Adventist University
Our faculty possess extensive real-world expertise, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to make a meaningful and enduring impact in their professions and communities. As a faith-based university, Southern delivers all courses from a Christian perspective, integrating faith and practical knowledge to support academic and professional excellence.
Download the Application Checklist to get everything you need to know about:
- Submitting an application
- Important dates and deadlines
- The process for international students
- The specifics for each graduate program at Southern
Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance
Southern is dedicated to providing an affordable and accessible graduate education. A range of tuition assistance options—including budgeting plans, graduate assistantships, and monthly payment plans—are available to support your academic and professional ambitions. To begin exploring financial aid opportunities, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.
You may qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit when filing your taxes, and claim up to $2,000 per student. For more information, contact your tax adviser or consult the IRS booklet “Tax Benefits for Education,” available online at www.irs.gov.
Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship
The Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship Initiative offers up to $15,000 per academic year to help a Tennessee resident pay for tuition in a behavioral health master’s degree program at an accredited Tennessee college or university. Learn more here.
Many employers have programs set up to help their employees obtain a graduate education. You may check with the human resources department at your organization.
You may be eligible for the following student loan programs:
Southern offers a monthly installment plan so you may spread the cost of tuition over the semester. Sign up for a payment plan.
Learn more about graduate assistantships in the next section.
Read Our Free Guide
In this guide, we’ll explore the ROI of earning your degree, how to finance it, and how Southern's program is designed to be affordable and flexible.
Southern Graduate Programs
The programs at Southern offer the opportunities to pursue your academic goals, learn from world-class educators, and be part of a community of dedicated professionals like you who want to make a difference in their fields.
You can learn more about each of our programs below:
To learn more about following your passion with a graduate or professional degree here at Southern, visit our Graduate Program Page.
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Rosa Mayr
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