The high school and college may be of a person's own choosing. The school of theology is chosen by the bishop and the vocation director in consultation with the candidate. A person may be considered for priesthood any time during the education process but officially becomes a seminarian at the beginning of the formation program. A seminarian incurs the same kinds of expenses as anyone attending a private Catholic college or university. As a person perseveres in the theological studies, the diocese, through United in Ministry , will help with the finances of the seminarian.
Various grants are available on both the graduate and undergraduate levels.