Program Costs & Fees
Student Fees
Please Note: All dollar amounts reflect U.S.A. Currency
● Application Fee: Non-Refundable $50 U.S.
● Program Cost: Amount varies per credits needed to complete the degreed program.
● Administration Fee: $150 for the overall length of the student's program
● Course Cost:
Due to rising costs, course
materials/books are no longer included in the program
cost.
These are purchased by the student from the
school.
- All Courses on CD: $30.
-
Course Books: New- cost of the book from
the book company. Prices range from $12 - $65.
Used books- cost of the book from the book
company. Prices range from $8 - $35.
- Course Modules: Prices range from $5 - $35.
- Courses Sent via E-mail: Cost of the course. Shipping and handling fees will NOT be added.
● Interest-free In-house Payment Plan
● Discounts for Complete Program Payment
● Monthly Supervision Fee: $35
● Withdrawal Fees:
- Program withdrawal/drop fee: $50
- Course withdrawal: The auditing fee charged per course.
Program Costs
Certification Program
Total cost - $1,000
includes all course materials and books, however, does
NOT include the cost of the
student supervision fee of $35.
Degree
Programs
The cost depends on the total number of credit
hours required to complete the chosen Program of Study.
Bachelor Degree Programs: $55/credit hour $6,710
● High School Diploma is required for entrance into the Bachelor Degree Programs.
● Total Credit Hours Required: 122
● Degree Completion Programs: Tuition price depends on credits required to complete the degree.
Master Degree Programs: $95/credit hour $4,465 or $4,940
● A Bachelor Degree is required before entrance into the Master Degree Programs.
●
Total Credit Hours
Required:
Pastoral/Spiritual Counseling,
Pastoral/Spiritual Nursing Degrees-
47 hours/Program.
● Total Credit Hours Required: Religious Studies/Theology Degree: 52 hours/Program
Doctoral Degree Programs: $95/credit hour $5,985 or $6,175
● A Master Degree is required before entrance into the Doctoral Studies.
●
Total Credit Hours
Required
for PN/SN or Pastoral/Spiritual
Counseling Doctorate Degree:
63 hours/Program
● Total Credit Hours Required for Religious Studies/Theology Doctorate Degree: 65 hours/Program
Cost Per Course-Credit
Individual Courses for Credit: May be taken, but supervision is required.
For Undergraduate Courses:
● 2-Credit Courses $110 3-Credit Courses $165
● 4-Credit Courses $220 5-Credit Courses $275
For Graduate Courses:
● 2-Credit Courses $190 3-Credit Courses $285
● 4-Credit Courses $380 5-Credit Courses $475
Time Requirements
There are set requirements for course completion. Students may complete the degree program at a reasonable pace. Once the program is completed and all financial obligations have been met, then the student will be awarded their Certification and/or Degree.
Course Time:
● 2-3 credit class: 4-6 weeks
● 4-credit class: 8-10 weeks
● 5-credit course: 10-12 weeks
● Non-degree Certification Programs take between 6-8 months to complete.
● Thesis is to be completed no later than 1 year after completing the program
● Dissertation time is 1 1/2 years post Program completion.
Supervisions During Thesis
● During the writing
of the Thesis/Dissertation, the student is required to
have a minimum of four
supervisions. However, it is strongly
recommended that the student maintain monthly
supervisions
during the active periods of their writing.
● A final supervision is required in order to go over the final paper, thesis, dissertation, or project.
● Unless you have completed
your final supervision,
you will not receive the final
transcript,
Certification and/or Degree.
Course Extensions or Sabbaticals
Course extensions and Sabbaticals are granted when the appropriate form has been submitted and approved by the supervisor.
Additional Information
● All coursework is done through independent study and mentoring.
● Student practicum's are to be done in the location where the student resides.
● Courses are subject to change; in this event, an equivalent course will be provided.
● Certification Program
students can transfer to an
Undergraduate-Degree Program upon official
request of the student and approval of
their supervisor. Should this occur,
the student would
be
obligated to make up the course
cost difference and complete any other course
requirements that
were not offered in the Basic Certification Program.
● PPNC
does NOT send out monthly bills. Payment logs
are issued to the student upon their acceptance.
All students are responsible to send in their
payments on time.
● Students on a fixed income are encouraged to discuss options with the Financial Department.
●
A late
fee of $25 will automatically be charged if
your payment is postmarked after the 10th or a
formal tuition extension has not been granted.
● Husband
and Wife Discount applies when both spouses are
enrolled at the same time in one of our
programs. The secone one to enroll will
receive the 5% discount on the program. If one or the
other
withdraws from the program, the 5% now
longer applies.
Supervision
● Monthly Supervisions are required while the student is active in the program.
● Supervision Payments of $35/month are the student's responsibility.
● Supervision Payments are paid directly to the supervisor and are not included in the tuition cost.
● One-on-one mentorship takes place during supervision.
● Appointments are scheduled in advance and are to be respected.
● 24 hour advanced notice is required if an appointment cannot be kept.
● Regularly changing appointment time is strongly discouraged.
●
An accessible phone number
where supervisors can contact the student, leave
messages, and conduct supervisions is
required for all students.
Auditing Classes
● Class Audit Cost
- $60 US plus the cost of the materials.
- $83 Canadian dollars plus the cost of the materials.
● Application Fee: Non-refundable $20 U.S., $22.50 Canadian
● Supervision fee (optional): $35 per supervision--if supervision is requested
● Shipping
and Handling: $6.50 US will be added for
all individual and audited courses; $8.50 will be
added to out of country shipping and
handling.
Payment Plans
In-House Payment Plan for Certification Students
The Certificate Program includes the cost for course materials and books.
Cost: $1000/6-8 months duration
First payment due prior to course sent: $125, then $125 each payment. Final payment prior to awarding certificate: $125.
Other Payment Options
● Pay each course in full prior to the course being mailed.
● Pay the entire program in full and receive a 5% discount.
Payment Schedule for Undergraduate Students
$55 per credit hour/duration of course time, plus the cost for course materials and books.
● 2 Credits/$110 1st payment prior to course sent: $55
4 weeks 2nd payment course paid in full: $55
● 3 Credits/$165 1st payment prior to course sent: $83
4-6 weeks 2nd payment course paid in full: $82
● 4 Credits/$220 1st payment prior to course sent: $75
8-10 weeks 2nd payment: $75
3rd payment course paid in full: $70
● 5 Credits/$275 1st payment prior to course sent: $92
10-12 weeks 2nd payment: $92
3rd payment course paid in full: $91
Other Payment Options
● Pay each course in full prior to the course being mailed.
● Pay the entire program in full and receive a 5% discount.
Payment Schedule for Graduate Students
$95 per credit hour/duration of course time, plus the cost for course materials and books.
● 2 Credits/$190 1st payment prior to course sent: $95
4 weeks 2nd payment course paid in full: $95
● 3 Credits/$285 1st payment prior to course sent: $100
4-6 weeks 2nd payment 3rd week: $93
3rd payment course paid in full: $92
● 4 Credits/$380 1st payment prior to course sent: $150
8-10 weeks 2nd payment 4th week: $115
3rd payment course paid in full: $115
● 5 Credits/$475 1st payment prior to course sent: $150
10-12 weeks 2nd payment 3rd week: $110
3rd payment 3th week: $108
4th payment course paid in full: $107
Other Payment Options
● Pay each course in full prior to the course being mailed.
● Pay the entire program in full and receive a 5% discount.