FINANCES

FEE STRUCTURE

As a faith-based college with a purpose to graduate students Day 1, Debt-Free, our tuition and dormitory fees are kept to a minimum.

Approximate total cost per yr. = $8,140.00*

*Fees listed are for the 2023-2024 academic year.
FBCI reserves the right to adjust  fees annually  at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

OTHER FEES

• Application Fee – $35.00
• ID Fee – $25.00
• Banquet Fee – $30.00
• Late Fee – $75.00²
• Late Registration Fee – $75.00³
• Late Enrollment Fee – $125.00⁴
• Late Payment Fee – $25.00⁵
• Graduation Fee (as applicable) – $75.00

(1) Textbook costs vary.  Books may be purchased through the Faith BCI Bookstore or through independent sources.
(2) Accounts of students that do not complete Financial Arrangements prior to the semester deadlines (refer to Financial Assistance Application and Payment Arrangement Expectations)
(3) For those who register after the designated registration date (refer to academic calendar).
(4) For those who do not finalize their registration for their courses before arriving on campus
(5) For those who do not make payments by the payment due date

DESCRIPTION OF FEES

As a faith-based school, with a purpose to graduate students free of debt, our tuition and dormitory fees are kept to a minimum.

• Activity Fee – The Activity Fee each semester covers a Library Learning & Technology fee, an internet & television usage fee, Student Government Activities, and a graduation banquet ticket.
• Class Dues – This is to fund class events, activities, and other projects for the class.
• Part-Time Fees and Audit Fees – The cost per credit hour is $125.00. Students taking a part-time course load will be billed for tuition based on the number of credit hours they take multiplied by the cost per credit hour. PT students may be billed other fees in addition to tuition. The cost to audit a course is a $35.00 application fee and a $62.50 per credit hour tuition fee. The cost to audit a course is a $35.00 application fee and a $50.00 per credit hour tuition fee.
• Registration Fee – The registration fee is $125 per semester. The Registration Fee is due upon acceptance for new students and during Registration Week for returning students. A late registration fee of $75 will be applied to the accounts of those students that do not pay during Registration Week.
• Room & Key Deposit – If no damage is done to the room and the key is returned, the deposit will be credited to the student’s account each year and returned to students after their time at FBCI. Rooms are subject to inspection.

PAYMENTS

We offer different payment options for our students:

• Payment in Full for the semester
• 5-month payment plan for the semester
• 10-month payment plan for the year

Once a student is accepted at Faith, he/she will receive information regarding setting up a payment plan.

DISCOUNTS & REFUNDS

• • Discounts & Refunds – FBCI reserves the right to offer discounts and refunds at the college’s discretion.
  • Withdrawals – If a student is paid in full leaves FBCI during the first four weeks of the semester, they will receive a 50% refund on his tuition and dormitory fees. No refund will be made after that. FBCI reserves the right not to refund/discount students that have not paid in full and withdraw early. This policy does not cover administrative dismissals, which are not entitled to refunds of institutional charges.

HOUSING

Housing is available for single full-time students in the Tracy Dormitory Building. The Dormitory Fee covers the cost of housing for on-campus, full-time students. Limited housing is available on campus for married students with or without children. This housing consists of various rental units at different rates.

ARRIVALS & VACATIONS

All students are expected to leave campus during breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation) however, they may feel free to keep their belongings in their dorm rooms until summer vacation.

EMPLOYMENT & Work-Study

Students may hold off-campus employment if their work schedule does not interfere with school activities. On-campus employment is available for eligible students through the Work-Study Program. Work-Study is available to qualified students after their first year at FBCI. Work-Study consists of various on-campus jobs including but not limited to kitchen helpers and dishwashers, janitorial positions, snack bar cooks, maintenance workers, and some office positions. To be eligible for Work-Study, a student must complete the In-Service requirement of 60 hours of on-campus community service.

Payment Arrangements