Financial Information
World Evangelism Bible College endeavors to provide you with the very best and most economical Christian education possible. We offer one of the lowest tuition rates of any Christian college. Each student is expected to be diligent in properly handling all financial responsibilities and must demonstrate financial integrity by paying school bills and all other bills on time. We trust that a confirmation of God's timing for your study at WEBC will be your ability to meet the financial requirements.
Overview of Cost Information Per Semester
Application Fee: For each application presented to WEBC, there is a $20.00 non-refundable Application Fee.
General Fee: The General Fee helps to support the cost of various services such as the Library and the Reference and Computer Rooms. It will be assessed at the rate of $15 per course taken.
Tuition: Tuition Fees are applied to the cost of providing academic personnel, facilities, and equipment.
College Tuition Fees.......$150 per course
Rooms: Comfortable living arrangements are available in the residential hall at the following rates:
Private: $1,080 per semester
Married: $2,160 per semester
Shared Room*: $540 per semester
*upon availability
**Note - A $100 security deposit is required of all students living in the Residential Hall. This fee must be paid in full upon acceptance. This is a one-time, refundable fee. This fee is only required to be paid the first semester and will be applied each semester thereafter. The fee will be refunded once the student has completed their course study and their room has been inspected.**
Board: Due to the different and varied schedules of most students, it is difficult to provide standard meals in a time frame which is convenient for every student. Therefore, the board plan has been discontinued, and students may make arrangements of their choice.
Other Fees
Special Non-Refundable Fees (Payable In The Financial Office)
• Application Fee $ 20
• Course Waiver or Credit by Examination $ 50
• Grade Change Fee $ 15
• Schedule Change Fee $ 15
• Summer Registration Fee $20
• Deferred Payment Fee (per semester) $ 40
• ID Card Replacement Fee $ 20
• Room Key Replacement Fee $ 20
• Late Registration Fee $ 50
• Transcript Fee $ 10
• NSF Check Fee $ 25
• Late/Early Test Fee $ 20
• College Graduation Fee $ 75
Sample Cost Per Semester
RESIDENT STUDENTS (with 15 hours)
• Student Ministry Fee $ 50
• General Fee $ 75
• Security Deposit $ 100
• Room (single) $ 1,080
• Tuition Fees $ 750
• Textbooks (approximate) $ 200
• Total for Resident Students * $ 2,255
*Total does not include meals, telephones, & other living expenses.
Other Important Payment Information
1. All deposits or payments may be made in person in the College Business Office in the A.N. Trotter Student Life Center located on the fourth floor or mailed to:
WEBC BUSINESS OFFICE
PO BOX 262550
BATON ROUGE, LA 70826-2550
DO NOT SEND CASH! The student's name and social security number must be written on the check or money order to ensure proper credit.
2. Any student whose account falls 10 days in arrears will be suspended from classes. Any student placed on financial suspension will be terminated from WEBC following the third consecutive day of class suspension unless payment or acceptable arrangements are made.
3. Each student is expected to make full payment to WEBC before the close of each semester. No grades, diplomas, degrees, or transcripts will be awarded or provided for any semester until all school bills are paid in full.
4. Accounts must be paid in full before a student is eligible for re-enrollment.
5. Accounts of married students are considered combined.
6. We do not send reminders to your parents. This is your responsibility. Be responsible!
7. Any departure from the payment plans as outlined herein must be approved in writing by the Business Office of WEBC.
8. All fees are subject to change
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Method of Payment
At the time of registration, the following criteria must be met:
1. Payment in full in US currency.
2. If not able to pay in full, a down payment will be required of all other students at the rate of 1/3 of the total balance - See Deferred Payment Plan
3. All Foreign Students are required to make payment in full each year in advance (approximately $4,350). Remittance must be in US currency or an International Money Order in US funds.
4. Any student with an outstanding balance must submit that balance plus 1/3 down payment in order to register for the following semester.
5. Part-time students must pay according to the following schedule:
- There are several restaurants and a mall within walking distance. A wide variety of restaurants are available within one or two miles of the campus.
- Students may prepare their own meals. A refrigerator and microwave oven are provided in the common area on each floor. (Range or conventional oven is NOT available.) As well, students may bring their own small appliances to keep in their room.
• 1 class = 100 percent of tuition and fees
• 2-4 classes = 1/3 of the total balance - See Deferred Payment Plan
Deferred Payment Plan
There is a $40 administrative fee for participants in this program. Upon registration, the Deferred Payment Plan requires one-third of the total charges. The remaining balance is payable in three equal installments: 30, 60, and 90 days after the official registration date.
Example: (Based on 15 College Credit Hours)
$2,295.00: Total Charges
$765.00: Minimum due at registration
$100.00: Security Deposit
$510: First installment (30 days)
$510: Second installment (60 days)
$510: Final installment (90 days)
During registration, you will be given a Promissory Agreement to carefully read, complete, and sign. The Business Office will record the entire balance owed and approve the Promissory Agreement. (Note: The larger the amount you put down at registration, the lower your payments will be.)
Advanced Payments
Advance payments may be made on accounts at any time following acceptance and are encouraged whenever possible.
Payment Policy
All accounts are due and payable at the beginning of the semester. We strongly encourage our students to pay in full at registration. In case of inability to pay in full, a student may use the Deferred Payment Plan.
Foreign Students
All Foreign Students are required to make payment in full for one year in advance (approximately $4,510). Remittance must be in US currency or an International Money Order in US funds.
All Foreign Students are also required to fill out the Foreign Student Financial Report and submit it with their application.
CLICK HERE to download the Foreign Student Financial Report.
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WEBC Withdrawal Refund
A refund as applicable for tuition and room. Up to 50% of each entered deferred payment unit can be refunded 1 week after due date of the particular unit payment. After that, there will be no refund available. The 1/3 down payment at the beginning of the semester is nonrefundable.
Students suspended from school for disciplinary reasons have no right to a refund of any tuition paid, or to the cancellation of amounts due.
*One month's room fee will be assessed to resident students withdrawing prior to and during the first week.
Nonattendance alone does not constitute an official withdrawal. Withdrawal from WEBC is not the same as dropping a course.
Dropped Courses
Courses dropped within the published time period allowed for the adding of courses will be credited 100 percent. No tuition refund will be given for course drops initiated after the published date.
Miscellaneous Information
Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage is the responsibility of the student. The student will have the choice to either present proof of coverage or sign a waiver at the time of registration.
Meal Options
Textbooks
The cost for textbooks (approximate $200) will vary depending on the individual choice and the number of classes taken. The figure quoted is an approximate amount. Textbooks are purchased from the college bookstore and must be paid for in full at the time of registration.