Tuition and Fees - Charlotte

The Seminary's net tuition rate for the 2012-2013 academic year is based upon a tuition rate of $1,710 per 3 credit hour course. Gordon-Conwell Charlotte students receive a guaranteed scholarship of $453 for the first course in each semester and a $708 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.

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 the Partnership Program
Please note that returning students enrolled in the Partnership Program will be billed at a rate of $198 per credit hour ($594 per 3 credit course) for all courses.

Tuition Rate for the MAR Online Program
The net tuition rate for this program will be $419 per credit hour ($1,257 per course) plus a technology fee of $30 per credit hour ($90 per course). In addition, students will pay the student services fee.

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 $915 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. Full-time staff and missionaries with Servants In Mission (SIM), InterVarsity and Young Life pay the discounted tuition rate of $915 regardless of the number of courses registered for in a given semester. Staff/Missionaries associated with these programs must annually provide to the seminary a letter from their respective ministry indicating that they are serving as a full-time staffer. Part-time staff/missionaries are not eligible for the Affiliated Program tuition break.

Fees
The student service fee will be $90 per semester in which students are registered for one or more courses (including summer). There is a separate service fee of $90 per Semlink course.

MACC Administrative Fee
Students in the MACC (and MACC dual programs) will be charged an additional $50 each semester they are enrolled for classes. Since 2009 the Counseling Department has made significant improvements to the MACC program resulting in the need for increased support. This administrative fee is necessary to supplement the additional administrative load associated with the new requirements and the overall quality of this degree program.

Tuition and Fees, 2011-2012 Academic Year

The Seminary's net tuition rate for the 2011-2012 academic year is based upon a tuition rate of $1,653 per 3 credit hour course. Gordon-Conwell Charlotte students receive a guaranteed scholarship of $438 for the first course in each semester and a $738 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 $915 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. Full-time staff and missionaries with Servants In Mission (SIM), InterVarsity and Young Life pay the discounted tuition rate of $915 regardless of the number of courses registered for in a given semester. Staff/Missionaries associated with these programs must annually provide to the seminary a letter from their respective ministry indicating that they are serving as a full-time staffer.  Part-time staff/missionaries are not eligible for the Affiliated Program tuition break.

Payment of Bills

Please visit our Student Accounts page for more information.

Student Service Fee
Masters Students are charged $75 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).