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Degree Search<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prospective students wishing to determine the total credit hours which will be required for their desired degree prior to enrolling may request a Degree Search.\u00a0 The cost for this service is $25.00.\u00a0 <\/strong>FBCS will evaluate transcripts, certificates, military service records and life\/ministry experience and determine a degree plan for the prospective student.\u00a0 If enrollment follows the Degree Search, the $25.00 cost will be credited toward the student\u2019s tuition<\/p>\n

Tuition and Fee Schedule\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application Fee<\/td>\n$100*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class Audit<\/td>\n$250*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Individual Courses<\/td>\n$350*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bible Teaching Certificate (non-secular – undergraduate)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$850*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certificate Program<\/td>\n$2,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor Degree<\/td>\n$4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master Degree<\/td>\n$5,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master Degree – Divinity<\/td>\n$6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctorate Degree\u00a0<\/td>\n$7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctorate Degree – Religious Research<\/td>\n$8,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reinstatement Fee<\/td>\n$100*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(10% discount for full payment upon enrollment)<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tuition and Fee Schedule \u2013 Resident Students<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Resident Students” students enroll to FBCS correspondence, electronic, and self-study\/work-at-your-own-pace* programs.\u00a0 \u00a0Students enrolling to one of FBCS’s resident branches should contact the resident branch or training center for current tuition rates and fees.\u00a0 Tuition rates and fees may be slightly higher in a brick and mortar location.\u00a0 Branch affiliates are permitted to “reasonably” adjust published base tuition in order cover the extra operating costs associated with their location.\u00a0 Students who suspect excessive and\/or exorbitant charges from resident branch locations are encouraged to contact FBCS corporate offices (479) 373-6420.<\/p>\n

Progressive Senior Discount<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

FBCS offers a unique senior discount policy.\u00a0 The amount of your discount increases with age.\u00a0 You may calculate your own discount.\u00a0 At sixty-five (65) years of age you will be awarded 10% tuition discount.\u00a0 For every year thereafter you may deduct another 1%. Example:<\/em><\/strong> If you are 70 years of age you would receive 10% + 5% = 15% discount. \u00a0This discount does not apply to textbooks, but tuition only.<\/p>\n

FBCS\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Interest Free Payment Plan (excludes items marked * )<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer interest free payment plans for students who are not able to pay in full at time of enrollment.\u00a0 Monthly tuition is based on the current degree of study as follows:<\/p>\n

The subsequent payment are as follows:<\/p>\n

Certificate Programs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $100.00 per month<\/p>\n

Bachelor Degree Plan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$190.00 per month<\/p>\n

Master Degree Plan\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $230.00 per month<\/p>\n

Master Degree Plan\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $270.00 per month (Divinity)<\/p>\n

Doctorate Degree Plan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $310.00 per month<\/p>\n

Doctorate Degree Plan\u00a0 \u00a0 –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $350.00 per month (Religious Research)<\/p>\n

**Installment payments are due and payable each consecutive month, including scheduled breaks and summer vacation.\u00a0 Non-payment will result in full tuition becoming due immediately**<\/em><\/p>\n

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For Your Convenience<\/strong>\u00a0automatic payments are made through your credit or debit card each month.<\/p>\n

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Refund Policy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students who have paid their tuition in full at enrollment may request a refund.\u00a0 These requests must be submitted in writing.\u00a0 Requests made during the first two weeks after acceptance of enrollment in FBCS will receive a full refund less processing fees.\u00a0 After the initial two week period, the following refund policy applies:\u00a0 Students wishing to withdraw within 30 Days<\/strong> of enrollment will receive a 70%<\/strong> tuition refund.\u00a0 Students wishing to withdraw within 60 Days<\/strong> of enrollment will receive a 40%<\/strong> refund.\u00a0Refunds will not be given after 60 days<\/strong>.\u00a0 There are no refunds for monthly payments or application fees.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL COSTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Text books<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students are required to purchase textbooks from Freedom Bible College & Seminary.<\/strong> \u00a0We make every effort to keep the cost of our textbooks as low as possible. \u00a0Currently textbooks for our curriculum range in price from $23 to $95 which is much lower than the cost of textbooks at traditional colleges. In addition, the cost includes shipping and testing materials. \u00a0A 10% textbook discount is offered when purchasing 6 or more textbooks at one time. \u00a0We do not always have them in stock, but sometimes used books can be purchased for a discounted rate.<\/p>\n

Textbooks\u00a0– International Students<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The cost of shipping\u00a0to students in foreign countries will be calculated and added to the cost of textbooks.<\/p>\n

E-books<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

FBCS is committed to staying current with technological trends. \u00a0E-books coming soon.<\/p>\n

Late Fees<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuition payments are due on time and consecutively each month.\u00a0\u00a0Payments received three (3) days after your agreed upon due date will be charged a late fee of $25.00.\u00a0 Students who fail to keep payments consecutive will risk losing a payment plan entirely.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Reinstatment <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FBCS distance students are encouraged to study at their own pace. However, to stay on track towards graduation, completed assignments are expected at least every 30 days. Extensions can be requested by calling or emailing FBCS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who fail to communicate or submit assignments for a period of 90 consecutive days will be automatically withdrawn from active student status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student success is our success! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Degree Search Prospective students wishing to determine the total credit hours which will be required for their desired degree prior to enrolling may request a Degree Search.\u00a0 The cost for this service is $25.00.\u00a0 FBCS will evaluate transcripts, certificates, military Read More …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/419"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=419"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2087,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/419\/revisions\/2087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedom.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}