Admissions
How to Apply
Enrollment is Fall-only, so timing matters — here's exactly what it takes to apply.
The Application Process
Here's What You'll Need
- A completed application
- Two personal references
- A pastoral recommendation
Gather Your Documents
Collect your completed application, two personal references, and a pastoral recommendation.
Start Your Application
Download the printable application, fill it out completely, and submit it to the admissions office.
Application Review & Follow-Up
Our admissions team reviews your application and reaches out with any follow-up questions.
Phase 1 of this site links directly to a printable PDF application. An on-site application form is planned for a future phase.
Download the Student Handbook (PDF) →Who This Program Was Built For
- You're seeking the mind of God for your future.
- You already know you're called to ministry — and want real training for it.
- You want to be grounded in your faith before college.
- You're taking a gap year and want it to count for something eternal.
HTSM enrolls new students once a year, in the Fall semester only.
Tuition Cost by Year
Year 1 & 2
$4,800
Tuition/Housing
Missions Elective
$5,900
Tuition/Housing
Year 3 — Internship
$5,900
Tuition/Housing
Scholarship Fund
Some students are called but can't afford the cost alone. The HTSM Scholarship Fund helps close that gap — every gift goes directly toward tuition for students in financial need.
Give to the Scholarship FundFrequently Asked Questions
Download the printable application from the Admissions page, complete it in full, and submit it along with your references and pastoral recommendation. Our team will follow up with any next steps.
We look for students at least 18 by the start of the fall semester who are committed, professing Christians, active in good standing at a local church, and ready to give themselves fully to a season of training. You'll also need two personal references and a pastoral recommendation as part of your application.
HTSM enrolls new students once a year, in the Fall semester only.
Tuition is $4,800/year for Year 1 & 2, $5,900/year for the Missions Elective, and $5,900/year for Year 3 Internship. Payment plan details are available from the admissions office upon request.
Yes — on-campus dorm housing is provided and already included in your tuition cost for the year, so there's no separate housing fee to budget for.
Yes. Many students work part-time jobs alongside their coursework to help cover living costs.
Each day begins with prayer and time in the Word, then class until 3:30 PM. After class, students gather in fellowship or head to part-time jobs. The rhythm is broken up periodically by revivals, mission trips, ministry tours, and HTSM events.
HTSM is non-denominational, but we offer licensing pathways through both the Assemblies of God and the Church of God. Students come from across the nation and across denominational backgrounds.
Yes. HTSM offers denominational licensing pathways through both the Assemblies of God and the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). The Church of God pathway specifically requires a pastoral request and recommendation letter as part of that denomination's licensing process.