Haviland ? Administrators at a small college that offers training for the ministry wants to give its students less to worry about.

Starting with this year’s fall semester, Barclay College will offer full-tuition scholarships to students who enroll full time and pay to live in the school’s residence halls.

The $10,000 scholarship means students pay a maximum of $8,300 a year for their room, board and other fees, said Justin Kendall, admissions counselor for the school.

On its Web site, Barclay notes that because it is a nationally accredited four-year school, students are eligible for federal financial aid and other outside scholarships that can be applied to the cost of room and board. Barclay, which was founded by the Religious Society of Friends, is accredited by the federally recognized Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Ninety percent of Barclay’s students end up in full-time ministry positions – careers not known for especially high pay, Barclay President Herb Frazier said.

“Our board of trustees felt that if we could do this and provide more students this opportunity, we’d save them from having a large amount of indebtedness when they graduate from here,” Frazier said. “I think this had added some excitement to our students.”

Junior Kate Willems, one of the 75 students attending Barclay this year, is paying her way out-of-pocket plus student loans and scholarships. The tuition program is a relief, she said.

“It’s a solid deal,” said Willems, a Hutchinson native who’s studying youth ministry and missions. “I won’t have to pay anything on top of the loans I’m taking out.”