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 Tuition and Fees 

Smith Christian University offers a competitive tuition rate and a wider variety of monthly payment arrangements than most traditional schools.

Please call your enrollment advisor Toll Free at 1-866-667-8133 to discuss payment options and review the Financial Aid page if you need a student loan. The tuition rates below do NOT reflect any tuition discounts. Tuition grants are authorized upon completion of your application. [All Fees are in U.S. dollars.]

We accept PayPal Payments. Note: If you are a prospective student and you haven't applied to the university yet, please contact us by email or phone, before sending us money. You can pay the $50 application fee by clicking on the make a tuition payment link if you haven't submitted it on the enrollment page. 1-866-667-8133 (University Office)

Initial Fees (Non Refundable) *
Application Fee US$ 50.00
Evaluation Fee US$ 30.00
Registration Fee US$ 25.00
     
Tuition    
Associate's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 32.50
Bachelor's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 32.50
Master's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 100.00
Doctoral Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 100.00
     
Credit Transfer    
Associate's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 25.00
Bachelor's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 25.00
Master's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 30.00
Doctoral Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 35.00
     
Credit For Life Experience    
Associate's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 29.00
Bachelor's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 29.00
Master's Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 65.00
Doctoral Degree Program (per credit hour) US$ 65.00
     
Miscellaneous Charges    
Use of Distant Learning Material US$ 20.00
Graduation Fee (not including ceremony) US$ 150.00
Transcripts US$ 20.00
Replacement of Diploma US$ 60.00
Late Fee of Monthly Payment US$ 10.00
Return Check Fee US$ 25.00

Students will be given a list of textbooks and materials required for each course of their assigned curriculum, which may be purchased from our Florida Campus bookstore, or from local bookstores.

Application fee payment must accompany the application upon submission.

All other fees are due in advance of enrollment.

Students must organize their schedule, enroll, and pay for each course at least one week before attending.

Financial aid may be requested. There are some payment plan options available.

(*) The initial fees are due with applications for each degree program.

Guidelines for Paying Tuition and Fees to Enroll in a Degree Program

 If you would like to enroll in Smith Christian University you must meet the stated financial requirements.

Book Fees: The cost of textbooks/workbooks are not included in the price of tuition, you will be given the total price for textbooks/workbooks once you have chosen the degree program you wish to enroll in. The cost of textbooks/workbooks are fairly low and very affordable.

Payment Plans Offered

Monthly payments are based on TUITION ONLY and do not include registration and graduation fees. Balance of Tuition must be paid before graduation and/or before degree can be received or conferred.

Graduation Fee: SCU now require all students to pay a graduation fee towards receiving their degree in the amount of $150 which will offset the cost associated with graduating. Each graduting student will receive 1 sealed transcript, 1 custom frame with school logo and name of university engraved on it, 1 unsealed, 1 degree, 1 degree holder, 1 verification letter from the Vice Chancellor/Provost, 1 verification fax form, 1 cap, 1 tassel with pendant, 1 award of academic excellence if so earned.


Mode of Payment

1. For those living in USA

(a) Personal Checks/Electronic Checks will be accepted in U.S. Dollars, in favor of "Smith Christian University" Personal checks may be mailed to:

Main Campus and Administrative Offices, P.O. Box 16482, Plantation, Florida 33318 
Electronic checks can also be used as a form of payment, we will provide you with necessary information to have your tuition debited from your account.

All course materials will be emailed to you only after your check has cleared the bank.

(b) Credit Cards can be accepted through paypal. Once your online application is received and processed you will receive a paypal invoice from Smith Christian University for payment of your application fee, if not done so already.

2. For those living outside of USA
The contribution should be sent in one of the following ways in U.S. Dollars:

(a) Bank Draft drawn from a U.S. Bank, sent in favor of "Smith Christian University" and mailed to 
P.O. Box 16482, Plantation, Florida 33318 

(b) Bank Transfer - Details will be furnished upon request

(c) Western Union - The payment should be sent in the name of "Smith Christian Unviersity" and given the following address in the form: 1170 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Florida 33313

If the contribution cannot be sent in one of the above ways, you may suggest for our approval, any other mode of payment, which is possible and acceptable to you.

The cost of tuition that is applicable to the degree program, in which you want to join, should be sent along with your application or at the same time. Your application will be processed, and the Admission Letter will be sent only after the receipt of your Tuition, based upon your monthly payment arrangements, or your Tuition in full.

A Special Note to all Prospective Students of Smith Christian University

Since the cost of the tuition that you will be making to Smith Christian University is a fairly low amount compared to the amount paid as fees charged by other Colleges and Universities in U.S.A. or any other country, please do not request or apply for any Scholarship or Concession, any such requests made will not be entertained or replied. SCU currently offers internal, subsidized scholorships on a need basis.

If you will take time to go through all the sections on our website, you will find the answers to all of the questions that you may have.


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