Support for Your Ordination Studies
The Going for Growth Formation Futures Student Fee Subsidy Program assists eligible students undertaking formation for ordained ministry within the Anglican Church Southern Queensland by providing support towards University of Divinity tuition fees through Going for Growth Formation Futures Student Fee Subsidy Program.
The program has been established to:
Reduce financial barriers to theological study.
Support an appropriate study load.
Encourage timely progression towards ordination.
Demonstrate the Diocese's commitment to the formation of future clergy.
Financial hardship is not a requirement for assistance under this program.
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
Have been invited to, or are currently participating in, the ACSQ ordination formation program (currently known as GROW); and
Are enrolled, or intend to enrol, in University of Divinity units through St Francis College that contribute towards the academic requirements for ordination.
What Assistance Is Available?
Successful applicants may receive a subsidy towards approved University of Divinity tuition fees undertaken through St Francis College.
Subject to available funding, assistance may be provided for up to two units per calendar year.
Approved funding is applied directly through the University of Divinity sponsorship process and is not paid as cash to students.
What Is Not Covered?
The subsidy does not cover:
Living expenses
Travel costs
Equipment purchases
General personal expenses
Financial hardship unrelated to tuition fees
Important Information
Before applying, please note:
Funding is limited and subject to annual availability.
If the number of eligible applicants exceeds available funding, assistance may be shared proportionally among applicants.
Recipients must remain actively engaged in the formation program and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Students who withdraw from subsidised units may be required to repay subsidy amounts where tuition costs cannot be recovered.
Before You Apply
Please ensure you have:
✓ Reviewed the eligibility requirements
✓ Considered your proposed unit enrolments for the coming year
✓ Read the Program Guidelines
✓ Confirmed your participation in, or invitation to, the GROW ordination formation program
Apply Now
Applications for the Going for Growth Formation Futures Student Fee Subsidy Program are completed online.
For further information, please contact:
St Francis College
Email: enquiries@stfran.qld.edu.au
Phone: 61 7 3514 7400