Next Start Date- Fall 2008

More than 30 incoming students and their family members participated in the recent February Degree Completion New Student Orientation held at the Langhorne, PA campus. Students participated in an intensive day of seminars, presentations and last minute details, but it wasn't all work and no play. Students and staff had an opportunity to pray and fellowship together during lunch at the MAC and throughout the day. Come join us! Even though you may have missed the event, it's still not too late to register for the fall 2008 semester of Degree Completion. Contact the School of LifeLong Learning at 800-423-8262 to begin your journey to respond to God's call as you complete your undergraduate degree as an adult learner in PBU's Degree Completion Program.

Since Advance courses are designed to be five weeks in length, students desiring to begin their course of study may apply for admission and begin their studies at various intervals. This applies to all the locations where Advance courses are held. Please call the Degree Completion office for details regarding how to expedite the application process and begin the process of completing your degree without having to wait for the Fall Semester.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Degree Completion program is a simple process, which can lead to a quick decision. Admission requirements include:

1. Commitment to Jesus Christ as personal Savior and a lifestyle reflecting that commitment
2. Completion of a minimum of approximately 60 credits from an accredited college/post-secondary institution
3. A grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or higher on all transferable credits
4. Completion of application form either in print or online and payment of the $30.00 application fee
5. Receipt of official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
6. Personal reference
7. Pastoral reference

Provisional Acceptance

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be considered by the Degree Completion Admission Committee and may be given provisional acceptance. At the time of acceptance, applicants will be informed of any deficiency in coursework or other requirements not met, and a program to fulfill these requirements will be mutually agreed upon.

International Applicants

Applicants for whom English is a second language and who demonstrate deficiencies in English must take the examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. This includes both those who enter the United States on an F-1 student Visa and those who have immigrated to the United States. Acceptance of applicants with TOEFL test scores under 520 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. may be conditional upon participation in an ESL program.

Admission Forms

Listed below are the forms necessary to apply to the Degree Completion program. By clicking on them, you will be able to view and print these forms in order to be able to complete them and proceed with the application process. These documents are in .PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print.  For information on freely acquiring this software now, please visit our plug-in assistance page.

• Application for Admission (print)
• Application for Admission (online)
• Request for Official Transcript
• Personal reference form
• Pastoral reference form

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Financial Information

Academic Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)	$30.00
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable but applied to tuition)	$100.00
Materials Fee (per semester)	$30.00
Graduation Fee	$120.00
Change of Group Fee	$100.00
Tuition (per credit hour)	$440.00
Audit Fee (per credit)	$165.00

 

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Settlement of Accounts

All students are responsible for payment in full of all tuition and fees and/or have an approved payment schedule shown before financial registration is complete.

Any student account that has to be forwarded for outside collection assistance because of an outstanding balance will be assessed with collection costs and fees. Therefore, the student will then be responsible for the full balance of their account including all collection charges and fees.

On-line Pay-by-Credit-Card Tuition Payments

Tuition payments can now by made online by credit card here on our site. To make a payment, visit our tuition payment page.

 

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Payment Plans

PBU Business Office - 215.702.4522

1. Monthly Tuition Payment Plan.  Philadelphia Biblical University is pleased to offer the Nelnet monthly payment plan to enable you to more easily afford your education expenses.  Nelnet is a tuition management plan that provides you with a low-cost option for budgeting tuition and other education expenses.  It is not a loan program; therefore, you have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The only fee to budget payments through Nelnet is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $25 per semester.  This fee will be automatically deducted from your account immediately upon receipt of this agreement by Nelnet. For more information, go to http://www.nelnet.com.

2. Employer Payment Plan. If an employer has agreed to pay the student's charges, the student must, within the first month of the semester, provide documentation from the company (letter on company letterhead or the appropriate company form with the required signatures). Upon receipt of this, the University will provide a listing of all charges directly to the employer.
3. Employer Reimbursement Plan. If an employer reimburses the tuition costs upon successful completion of the module or semester, the student is still responsible for payment at registration. It may be possible for the student to use reimbursement from completed modules to pay for a subsequent semester.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office - 215.702.4247

Preparing for a college education requires advance financial planning. To answer student questions and estimate eligibility for financial aid, the Financial Aid Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Other hours are available by appointment. To determine financial aid eligibility in a timely manner, the student should contact the Financial Aid Office at least 4-6 weeks prior to enrollment to indicate interest in the Degree Completion program.

Applying For Financial Aid

All forms are available from the Degree Completion or Financial Aid Office. The student should: (1) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (2) Include PBU code (003351) on the FAFSA.

Be sure to apply early! Early application for financial aid will increase the likelihood of maximum awards. If you do not meet the recommended deadlines, apply as soon as possible.

Gift Assistance & Educational Loans

Grants are awarded based upon a variety of factors, but most often on the basis of the number of credits taken and/or demonstrated financial need. Unless otherwise noted by the donor of your award, you do not need to repay these funds. Listed below are some of the most common forms of gift assistance.

• Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)--Provided by the federal government and administered by the University, these grants are based upon financial need.
• Pennsylvania State Grant - Provided by PHEAA and awarded based upon financial need
• The Federal Family Education Loan Program offers loans on a need and non-need basis. Applications for loans are available in the PBU Financial Aid Office or local bank.
• Veterans Benefits.
• Church Matching Scholarship - funds received from a church or para-church organization for your education may be eligible for a PBU match.  For more information please refer to our Church Matching Scholarship Application.
• Spouse Discount - Married couples who register for classes in the same semester are eligible for a discount. The spouse taking the higher number of credits will pay full tuition, while the spouse will receive a 50% discount. Please refer to our Spouse Discount Request form.
• Private Awards.