Financial Information
TSOR is aware that the cost of an education is a major expense and makes every effort to keep its tuition and fees as reasonable as possible without sacrificing the quality of its program.
STUDENT EXPENSES
Student expenses mentioned in this Catalog are subject to change by action of the administration and/or the board of trustees. Any changes will become effective as of the date set by the administration or the board, and students will be informed concerning the changes.
PAYMENT POLICY
The registration of a student signifies the assumption of a definitive obligation among the student and Tennessee School of Religion. It is an agreement by all parties to fulfill the terms of the registration contract. A student’s registration is not complete until satisfactory financial arrangements are made for the payment of fees with the Registrar’s Office. Payment of expenses may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, cashier’s check or an institutional payment plan.
All outstanding fees and current charges for TSOR are payable in full at the beginning of each semester. A STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER FOR ANOTHER SEMESTER, WILL NOT BE GRANTED A DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, NOR WILL BE FURNISHED A TRANSCRIPT OF RECORD FOR ANY PURPOSE UNTIL THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS HAS BEEN MET.
FEES
| Full time Tuition | $528 per academic term |
| Part time Tuition | $264 per academic term |
| Application | $25 is required by each applicant for admission. |
| Graduation | Each degree candidate pays a service fee:$125 – Master Degree$85 – Bachelor Degree$75 – DiplomaThe fee must be paid at least thirty days before the end of the last semester of attendance. This fee is payable in full in April. |
| Returned Checks | A $25 fee will be charged for each returned check. |
| Transcript | Two transcripts are furnished free; a $15 fee is charged for each additional transcript. |
The Total Cost of Tuition for each program (based on 2014-2015 tuition rates)
Diploma of Theology – 96 credit hours
Total tuition cost is: $4,224
Bachelor of Theology – 120 credit hours
Total tuition cost is: $5,280
Master of Theology – 30 credit hours
Total tuition cost is: $2,112
REFUND AND WITHDRAWALS
Students who officially withdraw, voluntarily or involuntarily, from TSOR within the time specified after the scheduled registration date may receive refunds. Student body fees and all other special fees are non-refundable. Formal application for withdrawal must be made to the Registrar and permission granted by the Academic Dean and President before students may withdraw from TSOR at any time during the semester.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Refunds are based on the following schedule and are available for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment:
- 100% of the total course price to a student who cancels a course within the first 5 days of enrollment.
- 90% of the total course price, to a student who has completed up to and including 10% of the course.
- 75% of the total course price to a student who has completed between 10% and 25% of the course.
- 50% of the total course price to a student who has completed between 25% and 50% of the course.
- After the student has completed more than half the course, the institution shall be entitled to retain the entire total course tuition.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Tennessee School of Religion does not provide employment-related services to students.