Dear MCS Family,

Thank you to the many of you who responded to our recent message about the disruption to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding. We are so grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and concern for our students.

As we shared in our previous update, the province’s pause on OSAP funding to private post-secondary institutions has affected several students of ours, representing an estimated $150,000 shortfall in tuition funding this fall alone. These are future pastors and Christian leaders preparing to serve our churches and communities.

Where things stand

Unfortunately, the province’s latest announcement has not changed the situation for our students. OSAP funding remains paused, and we are preparing for the possibility that the disruption will continue into the new year.

We remain committed to caring for our students. We have absorbed the immediate tuition shortfall rather than passing this unexpected burden on to them, and we are actively developing a plan to support students through the winter semester. We continue to work constructively with other affected Christian institutions toward a resolution.

At the same time, we are exploring more enduring and dependable ways to make Christian higher education affordable for future generations.

Trusting for provision

We are already seeing wonderful examples of God’s provision. At two of our Church Hubs, the churches and individual supporters have stepped forward to help students continue their preparation for ministry, including through financial assistance and paid ministry opportunities.

We’re so grateful for these churches who are modelling a way to come alongside the students serving with them.

Your help would make triple the difference

Today, we invite you to join this response, whether by supporting a student in your own church or by contributing to our shared MCS–Horizon initiative.

We are seeking to raise $200,000 in new or increased giving to care for affected students, sustain our growing ministry, and help develop lasting solutions for student affordability.

Please continue to pray for our students, for wisdom in navigating the months ahead, and for God’s direction as we seek to make ministry preparation increasingly accessible and affordable.

Our mission remains unchanged: preparing Spirit-empowered leaders with the church, for the church.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we can care for today’s students while preparing tomorrow’s leaders.

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Dear MCS Family,

I am writing to share an important development affecting students at Master’s College and Seminary, and to invite you to stand with them in prayer.

On October 6th, the Ontario government announced a pause on Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding to private post-secondary institutions, following concerns arising at certain private career colleges. We support the government’s responsibility to protect the integrity of student assistance. However, MCS is not a private career college or part of the sector under investigation. We are an accredited Christian post-secondary institution established under our own provincial legislation, yet our students have been affected by the broader pause.

Approximately 45 of our students are affected, representing an estimated $150,000 in tuition funding this fall alone. If the pause continues, we anticipate a comparable shortfall in the winter semester, with further impacts in the spring. Some students also rely on this assistance for living expenses.

Behind those numbers are people preparing to serve as pastors and Christian leaders, the next generation of ministry workers for our churches and fellowship. We are committed to caring for them by absorbing the current tuition shortfall, rather than passing this unexpected burden on to them, but this is not a sustainable solution.

This challenge comes during an encouraging season of growth. Through our partnership with Horizon College and Seminary, combined enrolment has grown 22% over last fall, and our church hub network continues to expand.

We do not want this disruption to interrupt the preparation of future Christian leaders. We are working with other affected Christian institutions and engaging constructively toward a resolution, but with no clear timeline, we must also consider more enduring and dependable ways to make Christian higher education affordable.

For now, would you pray with us?

Pray for the students facing uncertainty, for wisdom as we discern our next steps, and for a constructive resolution.

We will share more as our response takes shape.

Our mission remains unchanged: preparing Spirit-empowered leaders with the church, for the church.

Thank you for standing with our students.

One Day. One Experience. One Disciple.

Monday, November 23, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, March 16, 2027
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Whether you’re curious about programs, want to meet the team, or just observing the space, this is the perfect chance. Come join us for an intentional and informal experience that’s all about YOU and your future at MCS!

Spaces are limited! You can take part in person or online.

This event is geared for prospective undergrad students (grades 11, 12, or high school graduates), who are interested in learning more about what MCS has to offer. Pastors and parents also welcome!

Where is the campus?

Our administrative office and campus is located at 2450 Milltower Court, in Mississauga, Ontario.

Note: Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the campus.

Why consider MCS?

At Master’s College and Seminary, you’ll be formed as a whole person—heart, mind, and spirit—within a Christ-centered learning community. Grounded in biblical and theological truth and shaped by a Pentecostal worldview, MCS combines academic excellence with hands-on, experiential learning. Guided by expert faculty and immersed in practical ministry formation, you’ll grow into a thoughtful, capable leader—ready to serve the Church with wisdom, humility, and skill.

Studying with MCS opens up many career paths! Our +Plus programs offer the option to combine biblical training with vocational training for careers both within and beyond the church. Or you can choose to begin your studies with MCS and then pursue other education in anything from engineering to nursing to carpentry. You can also pursue graduate level studies in areas such as biblical studies, theology, ministry, counselling, or leadership through our seminary options.

Can’t wait to connect with you!