Tuition and Fees

2020-2022 Tuition and Fees

Although the College of Biblical Studies is one of the most reasonably priced Christian colleges in the nation, income from tuition may not fully cover the cost of instruction. The difference between what students pay and the total cost of their education is met by the generous donations of individuals, churches, and organizations. We ask our students to join us in prayer and praise for these donors.

The following tables list the charges a student at CBS could incur during their time at CBS. 

All fees are subject to change without notice.

All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.

Tuition

Tuition (per credit hour) : $274

Tuition (Indiana) (per credit hour) : $375

General Services Fee** (Three Semesters) : $225

General Services Fee** (Indiana Two Semesters) : $275

Course Audit** : $250

Miscellaneous Fees:

Application Fee : $40

Independent Study Fee : $150

Graduation Fee : $60

Subject Exam Fee ($50 Test Fee; $130 Transcript Fee) : $180

Dual Credit : $250

Returned Check Fee (each occurrence) : $30

Official Transcripts : $8

Course Extension Fee (Indiana On-Ground only) : $25

Bible Certificate : $10

Replacement Diploma Fee : $30

Credit by Demonstrated Competency (CDC) (one time) : $100

CDC Credits (per credit hour) : $130

*Refundable proportionately, in accordance with the Refund Policy as outlined in this Catalog.

**Refundable prior to the first date of class.

Registration is not completed for any course until the full amount is paid or a payment plan is executed. The

College of Biblical Studies reserves the right to change the above tuition, fees, and other charges without

notice.

Explanation of Fees

• Application Fee: Required of all individuals who are applying for admission/readmission. The nonrefundable application fee must be paid in full before the application is processed.

• General Service Fee: Required fee billed each semester to cover costs associated with a student

enrolling, such as technology services and administration.

• Returned Check Fee: Required of all students for a check returned from their bank because of nonsufficient funds. Personal checks will not be accepted from students with two NSF checks written to

the College.

• Transcript Fee: Students may request an official transcript by submitting an Official Transcript

Request Form to the Registrar along with the $5 fee, payable by cash, check or money order. No

transcript will be sent out until all financial obligations to Crossroads have been satisfied.

• Graduation Fee: Required of all graduating students completing a degree or certificate. This fee is

required of all students, even those who choose not to participate in commencement exercises and

covers costs associated with graduation, such as diploma, cap, gown, etc.

• Course Extension Fee: Charged to all students for each course in which an incomplete grade is

elected when the requirements of a course are not completed during the regular semester. This fee

must accompany the Incomplete Contract and cannot be charged to the student’s account.

• Dual Credit Fee: The cost of a general elective course in which a student participates in the

Crossroads learning experience through a partnership with the student’s high school.

• Audit Fee: A student can change from Audit to Credit by payment for additional credit hours or vice

versa before the start of the second class with no penalty.

• Credit by Demonstrated Competency (CDC): The College assesses a one-time only processing fee.

• CDC Credits: This fee covers the evaluation of a student’s work to determine if the work is

acceptable credit.

• Out of State Fee: This fee covers any out-of-state reciprocity arrangements that states other than

Texas and Indiana charge to the College. Students not living in one of these two states will be

charged this fee once per semester of enrollment.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Students are responsible for knowing the status of their accounts at all times. Information is available online

at www.myrecords.cbshouston.edu or through Student Accounts.

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ENROLLMENT

                                                        Annual Cost

Tuition (Full Time)*                             $6,576.00

Fees (Full Time)*                                    $450.00

Total                                                      $7026.00

*This rate is for a traditional bachelor student enrolling in 12 credit hours each term (fall and

spring). Fees listed include the General Services and Technology fees. Additional fees may be

assessed for special circumstances where appropriate.

ADD/DROP, WITHDRAWALS, OR CHANGE BETWEEN AUDIT AND CREDIT POLICY

All students who add, drop, or withdraw from a class, change class sections, or change status between credit and audit must give official written notice. Forms for such changes are available by emailing registrar@cbshouston.edu.

NOTE: All new (non-returning) students may qualify to receive $500 off tuition for their first semester!

(scholarship criteria does apply)

For clarification or additional information, contact the Office of the Registrar by phone, 832-252-4631, or by email, Registrar@CBSHouston.edu.

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