Tuition and Fees

The Seminary's net tuition rate for the 2010-2011 academic year is based upon a tuition rate of $1,581 per 3 credit hour course. Gordon-Conwell Charlotte students receive a guaranteed scholarship of $417 for the first course in each semester and a $717 scholarship per course for each additional course taken in a semester session (Fall, Spring, Summer). The net tuition rate shown in the tables below are net of these guaranteed scholarships. Students will be billed at the net rates shown in the tables below.

Based on these net tuition rates, students can use the following worksheet to calculate their tuition per session (Fall, Spring and Summer):

These rates apply to three-credit hour courses only. Courses like mentored ministry rotations (one-credit hour) are prorated accordingly. Charlotte campus students who take courses at other Gordon-Conwell campuses will be charged tuition and fees at Charlotte campus rates.

Tuition Rate for Cross-Campus Registration

Tuition will be tied to the Gordon-Conwell campus where the degree check sheet is maintained. A student from South Hamilton or Boston may cross-register and enroll in a Charlotte course, but will pay the tuition rates for the South Hamilton or Boston campus as applicable. Similarly, students from the Charlotte campus may cross-register and enroll in a course at either South Hamilton or Boston, but still pay the Charlotte tuition rates. This also applies to students who cross-register and take courses through the Carolina Theological Consortium (Reformed Theological Seminary [Charlotte Campus], Columbia International University, and Erskine Theological Seminary).

Tuition Rate for Certificate Programs

Students in the Urban and Christian Studies Certificate program pay the discounted tuition rate of $864 regardless of the number of courses registered for in a given semester. This rate only applies to the courses taken through the certificate program.

Tuition Rate for Affiliated Programs

Tuition for courses within an approved affiliated program may vary according to the partnership agreement. Students from these organizations receive special scholarship funding to offset the standard tuition rate. Staffers with Servants In Mission (SIM) and Young Life pay the discounted tuition rate of $864 regardless of the number of courses registered for in a given semester. InterVarsity staff are billed at the rate of $864 per course.

Payment of Bills

The school year is divided into three sessions: a fall semester, a spring semester, and a summer session. Students will be billed after the drop/add period for each session. To avoid deferred payment fees, all bills are to be paid by the announced due date for each semester. Students are responsible for meeting all due dates in the catalog and in the student announcements made during the school year. A deferred tuition payment program is available for students who wish to make payments throughout the semester. Those who choose this option will be charged two $25 deferment fees. Students who fail to maintain current status in any account will be placed on "hold," and prevented from registering for further courses.

A non-payment fee of $50 will be applied at the end of the semester to a student's tuition account whose balance is not zero.

Please contact the Student Accounts office (South Hamilton, MA) with any questions. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 978-646-4049. Email: finserv@gcts.edu

Student Service Fee:

Masters Students are charged $71 per semester in which they are registered (including summer); those on leave of absence will not be charged the fee. This fee will help defray some of the costs incurred for events like the Integrative Seminar, as well as provide expanded student services.

Doctor of Ministry Student Accounts

Fees vary depending on the track one is admitted to. For current Doctor of Ministry fees please contact Bridget Erickson in the Doctor of Ministry office at 978-646-4132.

DMin students may also contact the Doctor of Ministry Accounts Assistant at 978-646-4011 or dminaccounts@gcts.edu.

Housing Costs

Students who need lodging to attend Friday/Saturday classes or the D.Min. residence period may inquire of the Seminary office about facilities at reasonable cost near the Seminary administrative offices.

Dropping Courses (Withdrawal)

Tuition refunds will be determined by when the appropriate form is submitted and not by the amount of class attendance. Students should consult the academic calendar for refund deadlines. Refunds for Semlink courses will follow a different schedule. Please consult your confirmation notice or contact the Semllink office for details. (1-800-294-2774).