Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: What degree
programs do you offer?
A: The College offers the following degree
programs:
Certificate of
Biblical Studies
Associate of
Biblical Studies
Bachelor of
Ministry
Master of
Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry
Q: Do you offer
Financial Aid?
A: No. However, we offer payment plans.
Q: Do you have a
Veteran’s Assistance office?
A: No.
Q: Do you provide
housing?
A: No.
Q: What are your
fees?
Tuition
and Fees
|
|
Certificate Program (30
credit hours) |
Associate
Degree (60
credit hours) |
Bachelor
Degree
(120 credit hours)
|
|
Application
package (non-refundable) |
$70 |
$70 |
$70 |
Evaluation Fee
(non-refundable) |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Late
Registration Fee |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Tuition Trimester
Hour |
$90 |
$90 |
$90 |
|
Life
Experience Trimester
Hour |
$90 |
$90 |
$90 |
|
Auditing Trimester
Hour (No
credit earned) |
$40 |
$40 |
$40 |
|
Graduation
Fee |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
|
Degree Replacement |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
|
Student
(Unofficial) Transcript |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
|
Official Transcript |
$7 |
$7 |
$7 |
Q: What is your
withdrawal policy?
A: Any student who withdraws
from courses or the College or Seminary in writing and whose withdrawal is
officially approved may receive a refund for tuition and course related fees as
follows:
-
100% if dropped before the
first week of the trimester
-
90% if withdrawal is before
the end of the first week of the trimester
-
80% if withdrawal is before
the end of the second week of the trimester
-
70% if withdrawal is before
the end of the third week of the trimester
There
are no refunds after the third week of the trimester. All refunds will be paid to the student,
30 days after check has cleared the bank.
Q: Is NBC&S
accredited?
A: National
Bible College & Seminary holds certification from the Maryland Higher
Education Commission as a religious degree-granting institution having
satisfied all of the criteria for such status as set forth in Section 11-202 of
the Education Article. The Accrediting Commission International for Schools,
Colleges, and Theological Seminaries, a private programmatic accrediting body
accredits National Bible College & Seminary. National Bible College &
Seminary is authorized by the United States Department of Justice, Immigration
and Naturalization Service to receive non-resident international students.
Q: Will I be able to
transfer credits from another school?
A: Students
may apply credit hours earned at another educational institution to the
completion of an academic program at NBC&S. The rule which applies to most transfers
is that the grade earned in a transferred course must be "C" or
above, and the course must be similar to a course offered in the college to
which the transfer is made.
Q: As
an international student, do I have to take the TOEFL for admissions?
A: Proficiency in the English
language is required. Prospective
international students need to take the TOEFL iBT
Exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The exam focuses on how well students
use English. Students must achieve
a minimum score of 85 for their total score. Students also must score a minimum score
for each test as listed below:
Reading:
20
Writing:
25
Speaking:
20
Listening:
20
Students
may register for the exam at www.ets.org. The TOEFL code for NBC&S is 1308.
Q: How do I apply?
A: All applicants should complete the application in
its entirety and submit to the Office of Admission and Records (download from www.nationalbiblecollege.org). The application must be accompanied by the
following documentation:
a. Application Fee
b. Standard Passport Photo (2)
c. Statement of Faith
d. State of Purpose (Christian Conversion)
e. Pastoral Recommendation
f. Official Copy of High School Transcript
g. Privacy Rights of Students
h. International students must submit their Application
Package to their sponsor.
Q: Do you offer
online programs?
A: We offer online
programs for graduate studies.
Visit our website at www.nationalbiblecollege.org
for more information.
Q: How can I order
transcripts?
A:
Student transcripts are kept on file in the Office of Records. A copy of the transcript includes only
the academic record accumulated by National Bible College and Seminary. Money orders should be made
payable to National Bible College and Seminary. Copies of transcripts furnished from
other institutions become the property of the Institution and will not be
furnished for other purposes. All
transcript requests must be made by students and must be in writing. Transcripts will not be issued for
students who have outstanding fees or fines.
Definitions:
1. An Official Transcript has the National Bible
College and Seminary seal, date, and an appropriate signature for students who
have attended this institution.
Official transcripts cost $7.00 each for all degrees. Official Transcripts can only be
released upon receipt of a written request from the student.
2.
An Unofficial Student Transcript is an unofficial record of grades
obtained while a student is attending NBC&S. It is issued to the student and has the
appropriate signature and is dated without the college seal. When all coursework has been completed and
all financial obligations are fulfilled, one (1) Unofficial Transcript will be
available at no charge. All
subsequent Unofficial Transcripts are $5.00 each.
Q: What is the
structure of your academic year?
A: The academic year is
divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each (Fall,
Winter, Spring). We offer a summer
trimester of 8 weeks.
Q: Directions to
NBC&S campus?
Q: What is the
application deadline?
A: The application
deadlines for all programs are:
Fall
Trimester: July 23
Winter
Trimester: October 22
Spring
Trimester: January 28
Summer Trimester: May 25