Independet Baptist College, A great education at an affordable price without comprimising the Word of God!

Catalog and Student Handbook

When a student leaves home to enter college, it is often the first step toward entering the adult world. With the move comes the exciting possibility of personal freedom and responsibilities. Among other responsibilities comes the obligation of meeting financial commitments. As a Christian institution we believe that God is able to meet the financial needs of every student.

Though God is the supplier of all needs, every student is the steward of the funds which God supplies. As a responsible Christian student, you should carefully plan to meet the financial obligations to which you agree as you enter college. You should understand that previous and continued contributions made by you, your home church, your family, pastor, or friends has no bearing on your responsibility to promptly pay all debts which you incur when you enroll as a student. Only monies designated by others specifically for the repayment of your college debt can be used for that purpose. Therefore, plan to carefully prepare for and wisely budget the repayment of your college costs.

The payment of all fees, tuition, and deposits for student housing rent is due and payable at the time of registration. You should be prepared to pay the full amount at that time. The trustees have graciously considered a payment plan which will allow eligible students to select an alternative plan of payment. The plan requires that the student who elects to do so, pay all fees and 25% of the total tuition at the time of registration. The balance is due in three equal installments on the 15th of each month beginning the first month following registration.

Students who become delinquent in rent or tuition payments will be asked to secure a private loan to pay off the entire amount of indebtedness. (A private loan may be secured from family, friends, or lending institutions.) The student who is unable to pay the debt within two months of its becoming overdue will be suspended from class attendance until such indebtedness is paid in full. If the full payment is not received by one week prior to final exams, the student will not be able to take finals and thus lose a wjole semester's work.

ALL FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (INCLUDING LOANS) OTHER THAN FULL PAYMENT MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DATE. NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED TO CLASS UNTIL ALL FINANCIAL ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.

REGISTRATION FEES

Application Fee.....$25.00
Late Application Fee (Less than 2 weeks before registration).....$35.00
Late Registration (after stated registration date).....$35.00
Reinstatement to Student Status (Requires appearance before Adm. Comm.).....$30.00
Activity Fee for Regular Student, per semester.....$65.00
     Includes:
     Library Use $25.00
     Campus Use $25.00
     Copy Fee $15.00
Activity Fee for Unclassified or Special Student, per semester.....$30.00
     Includes:
     Library Use $ 10.00
     Campus Use $ 10.00
     Copy Fee $10.00

TUITION

Regular Student Tuition
Full semester load, per hour.....$75.00
Less than full semester load, per hour.....$85.00
Special and Unclassified Student Tuition, per hour.....$70.00
(See special student classification)
Audit Student Tuition, per hour.....$40.00

SPECIAL FEES

Fees payable only by student to whom apply:
Applied Music Fee (Voice/Piano) $12.50 Per Lesson)....$200.00
English Lab.....$15.00
Each Schedule Change.....$ 5.00
Return checks(each).....$25.00
Transcript (each copy).....$ 3.00
Make-up test with Teachers approval(Except final exam).....$20.00
Re-examination for failure on a test with Teacher's approval (Except final exam) ..$20.00
Graduation Fee.....$35.00

DISCOUNTS

Student wives who are enrolled as regular students receive a 50% discount on tuition, except for private instruction, if the husband is also enrolled as a regular (full-time) student.

Student wives who are enrolled part time for credit will receive a 25% discount on tuition if their husband is a regular student.

Any fee listed in this catalog is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. As much advance notice as possible will be given, but the fees may be changed without prior notification.

REFUND OF TUITION

A student obligates himself for the full amount of tuition and fees upon registration. Individually dropped courses will be refunded at the same rate as the authorized withdrawal schedule on the following page.

Upon authorized withdrawal before the end of the five weeks, a proportionate charge is applicable according to the following schedule:

During the first two weeks 80% refund
During the third week 60% refund
During the fourth week 40% refund
During the fifth week 20% refund
After the fifth week 0% refund

A grace period of up to the second class period is allowed for adjusting class schedules following registration.

Summer Refund Schedule:

After second class day 80% refund
After third class day 60% refund
After fourth class day 40% refund
After fifth class day 20% refund
After the sixth class day 0% refund

SCHOLARSHIPS

WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

The Work-Study scholarship provides the student with the opportunity of attending college by working at assigned duties in exchange for tuition and other costs. Originally this program was initiated by the farsightedness and concern of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tompkins. Others have seen this need and have joined in making this available through their gifts.

Contributions to this program are welcome. These scholarships are made available on an as need basis, and the availability of funds. Any student can apply through the college Scholarship Committee, which reviews all applications. Any interested applicant should contact the Dean for details of the program.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

The alumni of IBC have established a scholarship fund to help needy students. Awarding of this scholarship is on the basis of need for students pursuing a pastoral or missionary ministry enrolled in the Biblical Studies Diploma program. Up to $250.00 per semester may be awarded to the qualified student. For details see the Dean.

CHURCH AND SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

IBC encourages the home church of each student to help with the tuition for these students. For those churches wishing to participate in this program, the college encourages the church to make direct deposit of all such monies in the student's account with the college. This arrangement guarantees that all monies are used to repay the tuition and other indebtedness to IBC, while allowing the college to be aware of the church's participation in the student's education. Students receiving such aid should be advised that their home church will receive a grade status report should they fail to maintain a 2.0 GPA. Occasionally special scholarship grants are made available to the college from other sources. when these are available, students are informed of the requirements and amounts.

HAVENS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is designed to assist students who are serious about receiving an education, who practice high Christian standards, and who would not be able to receive an education apart from some financial assistance. Any recipient must maintain a GPA of not less than 2.50 as a full-time student. Also, each recipient is required to take from 12-15 hours per semester (depending on eligibility rules.) Recipients will be determined by the administration based upon the applications received. Applications are available from the Dean.

J.L. "Roy" Stewart Memorial Scholarship

Based upon thier love for the Independent Baptist College and fro the students, the Adult I Sunday School Class of Spring Valley Baptist Church has initiated this scholarship program. The selected ministerial student is awarded $500.00 towards tuition for the semester. As a class in the sponsoring church they appreciate the dedication and sacrifice that students demonstrate by thier attending IBC and preparing for ministry.

Nancy Louise Majors Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Nancy Louise Majors, the Independent Baptist College offers a $500.00 per semester scholarship. Mrs. Helen Majors, her mother, has graciously provided these funds for a continuing scholarship for the college. Nancy attended the College from 1971-1972 and was a faithful church member and worker for the Lord Nancy grew up in Denver, Colorado and attended Mountain View Baptist Church before coming to IBC, then later upon returning denver, Victory Baptist Church. The scholarship will be awarded each semester to a needy student (or students) who meet prescribed qualifications.

Doug and Patty Powell Textbook Scholarship

Brother and Sister Powell, who are long time friends of Independent Baptist College, are aware of the continued escalating cost of textbooks. They are providing scholarship funds to assist students in this area of need. These funds are distributed at the discretion of the administration on the basis of need and other considerations.