Description of Fees

All fees are considered non-refundable except for Tuition and Dormitory (see Discounts, Refunds, & Withdrawals). 

Semester Fees

The Fall and Spring Semester Fees at FBCI are designed to enhance students’ educational and social experiences. This flat fee covers various services and activities, including school ID and key card, Library Learning and Technology access, internet, Grammarly subscription, Student Government activities, other student events, and banquets.

Application Fee

The application fee helps cover the admission processing costs at FBCI.

Degree Replacement Fee

The degree replacement fee helps cover the cost of replacing a degree for a graduate (see Transcript Request & Degree Replacement Policy for more information).

Dormitory Fee

The dormitory fee is charged to on-campus students each semester and helps cover the cost of living in the dormitory building.

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee is charged to students’ accounts upon completion of the Graduation Request. It helps cover the processing of the graduation request and the cost of the student’s regalia.

Late Fees

Late Financial Arrangement Fee

The late financial arrangement fee is applied to the accounts of students who do not complete the Financial Payment Arrangement (FPA) and/or the Financial Assistance Application (FAA) by the deadlines.

Late Enrollment Fee

The late enrollment fee is applied to the accounts of returning students who enroll after 8/1 for the fall semester or after 1/1 for the spring semester.

Late Payment Fee

The late payment fee is applied to the accounts of students who do not pay their monthly arrangement by the 15th of the month.

Late Registration Fee

The late registration fee is applied to the accounts of students who do not complete the registration process by paying the Registration Fee and enrolling in courses during Registration Week.

Late Graduation Request Fee

The late graduation request fee is applied to the accounts of students who do not complete the graduation request form by the date is due and would still like to graduate. This fee is only applied if it is still possible to expedite the shipping of graduation regalia and other necessary items for commencement. 

Registration Fee

The registration fee is charged to students each semester to cover costs associated with enrolling in courses at FBCI. It is due upon acceptance for new students and during Registration Week for returning students. A late registration fee will be applied to the accounts of those returning students who do not pay during Registration Week.

Textbooks

Before the first class starts, students must purchase textbooks for the courses they enroll in at FBCI. Students can find their textbooks listed in the syllabi for each course, and a list may also be emailed for their convenience. There are typically required copies and library copies. A required copy is a book the student must purchase. A library copy is a book that the student can use in the library. Textbook costs vary. Books may be purchased through FBCI’s Christianbook.com affiliate link or independent sources.

Transcript Fees

The transcript fees cover the cost of processing and sending transcripts for students and alumni within the US and Internationally. All student/alumni financial obligations to the school must be met before transcripts will be sent. School policy prohibits official transcripts from being sent directly to the student/alumnus. (See Transcript Request & Degree Replacement Policy for more information).

Tuition

The tuition fees cover the cost of a full-time course load. A student who takes less than 12 credit hours is considered a part-time student and is charged per credit hour. 

Audit Fee

A student who desires to audit a course is charged at a lesser rate per credit hour. Both part-time and audit students may be billed other fees in addition to tuition.