From the UUA Office of Ministerial Credentialing Office:

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Welcome! Are you considering the ministry?

I'm Rev. David Pettee, Director of Ministerial Credentialing. Along with Chris May, Ministerial Credentialing Administrator, I answer questions and provide information every day for those looking for information about becoming a member of our professional ministry.

Specifically, you may have questions for our staff team in the following areas:

If you are just beginning to consider the ministry,
If you are looking for information about becoming a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister,
If you are already in process toward UU ministerial credentialing and are looking for specific information.

The Ministerial Credentialing Office works with persons preparing for the UU ministry by communicating the requirements of the Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC), relating to theological schools, administering scholarship aid, and supporting opportunities for field education, internships, workshops, and other programs. This office works closely with the Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy (RSCC) and the Internship Clearinghouse.

Blessings on your journey,

David Pettee
mcodirector @ uua.org

Chris May
mcoadministrator @ uua.org

Preparation for UU Ministry

This material has been prepared to help you understand the process of preparing for ministerial fellowship beginning theological school, transferring credentials from another denomination or seeking plural fellowship. The granting of preliminary fellowship indicates that the UUA formally recognizes a person is a UU minister. with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) whether you are just

Eligibility for Financial Aid

To be eligible to apply for UUA financial aid grants, all applicants must be in Aspirant or Candidate status. Full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply. Those planning to be in an internship are eligible to apply, even if they will not be enrolled in theological school during the internship. Those in aspirant status have one year of eligibility for financial aid prior to arranging an interview with an RSCC. Aspirants will be eligible for subsequent financial aid as long as an RSCC interview has been scheduled. Aspirants who have been denied candidacy status by an RSCC are not eligible for financial aid.

2011-12 Financial Aid Forms (Word)

2011-12 Financial Aid Forms (PDF)