Student Accounts

Our vision is to bring the Bible college to the urban community and offer our students the finest education at the lowest possible cost. Student tuition and fees offset part of the actual cost of attending college. The balance of operating costs is provided by various churches, businesses, and individuals who believe in the mission of SUM.

In order to maintain low tuition costs every student must be diligent in handling his or her financial responsibilities with the college. Every student is expected to pay his or her account on time. Meeting one’s financial responsibilities on time is part of Christian maturity and stewardship.

All accounts are due in full at the day of financial registration. SUM offers a student loan through a local bank. This plan allows students to pay for their accounts on a monthly basis. These student loans are amortized for the school year. Any default on the loan will interrupt a student’s classroom work and may require him or her to withdraw from the college.


Transfer Students

Students who transfer from other colleges must request financial aid transcripts to be submitted to the SUM Business Office.


Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a limited basis. To be considered for a scholarship a student must be enrolled full time at SUM and apply for scholarship assistance. Scholarship policy limits awards to no more than $700 per term. Foreign students may not be eligible for scholarships until the end of the first year of studies. Foreign students must show proof of financial support and pay one year’s tuition and costs prior to admission to SUM.

Withdrawal / Refunds

Unless a student officially withdraws from the college, he or she will be charged for the full costs of the semester. Any refunds or adjustments must be made using official forms from the college.

No refunds for tutition or housing will be availiable after the tenth day of classes is completed.


Night Classes which meet one day per week

The following schedule will be used to determine refunds to students withdrawing or terminating from a night class:

No refunds for tutition or housing will be availiable after the fifth week of classes is completed. Refunds for withdrawal will be mailed to the student within six weeks of official notification.

The Christian Ministry Service Program

The CMSV (Christian Ministry Service Program) is essential to SUM. It is not only a form of training, but also a part of Christian service and faithfulness. All students are required to share in the duties associated with school life. The CMSP requires two (2) hours of duty per week for each full-time student and one hour per week for part-time students. Supervision and the scheduling of hours are established for each task. This program is administered through the Student Life office. No student will be excused from the SVP program without a valid reason. Note: Occasionally a duty will be missed due to unavoidable circumstances. In such a case, the student responsible for that duty must notify his or her supervisor. With few excepions, as in the death of an immediate family member, the hours must be made up. Each student, upon completion of the assigned task, must complete a one-half page, double spaced, evaluation of how the task benefited the student and the college.

All students are required to share in the duties associated with school life. The CMSP requires two (2) hours of duty per week for each full-time student and one hour per week for part-time students.


Textbooks

Students are responsible for purchasing their textbooks at the beginning of each quarter. Average costs for all textbooks can range from $100 to $240.