*$75 for returning students who register during “pre- registration”

**All dorm students are required to pay these charges.

Students with accounts 45 days in arrears may not be allowed to attend classes.

Please note: The spouse of a full-time married student may attend classes for one half of the tuition cost.

This is not an exhaustive list of fees and may change as needed.

Terms: All fees, plus one quarter of the combined tuition, room and board are due upon registration with the balance due in three equal installments due Oct. 1, Nov. 1, and Dec. 1 for the fall semester and Feb. 1, Mar. 1, and Apr. 1 for the spring semester. The college offers credit hours in three separate terms during the year. Calendar dates for these terms are included in the calendar section of this catalog. The terms are fall semester, spring semester and summer school.

Southeastern requires that payment or payment arrangements be made for any and all services provided prior to the beginning of each semester in which a student is enrolled. Failure to honor financial obligations to the college may result in collection efforts and/or dismissal.

Books: Students will be required to obtain the textbooks needed in the various courses. Textbooks may be purchased in the college bookstore. Library copies are for library reference and do not serve as textbooks for the course. Textbook payments will not be included in the down payment amount. Textbooks must be paid for in full at the time of purchase from the college bookstore. No textbooks will be added to the students' accounts.

Refunds: Any student who withdraws or is asked to leave the college after the semester has begun will owe one half of the tuition for the remainder of the semester and will owe for his room and board through the school month in which he leaves. In the event that a class has not been started, a full tuition refund will be given for that class only, along with a full textbook refund. Any student who has paid more than the amounts indicated above shall be refunded his over-payment. No other refunds will be made.

Refund Policy For DVA Students: The following refund policy will be applicable to persons enrolled under the provisions of Title 38, U.S. Code as amended: The amount charged to the persons for tuition, fees, and other charges for a portion of the course will not exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length.

Jobs: A limited number of students are employed for college related work. Students desiring work should contact the administration office.

Visa/MasterCard Payment: The College accepts payments for tuition, room, board, books, extension courses, fees, etc. by Visa/MasterCard. Payments can also be made through PAY PAL on-line at www.sfwbc.edu (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express).

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

General Requirements for All Scholarship Awards: In order to be considered for a scholarship a student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students” (see “Academic Requirement” section). In addition, students must remain in good standing until the end of the term of a scholarship in order to keep the scholarship. Should a student leave or be asked to leave by the College before the year has passed, the scholarships may revert back to the respective scholarship funds for redistribution to other students at a future date.

Should any scholarship create a credit balance for a student, it will roll to the next semester as long as he/she continues to be a student in good standing and have active charges to his/her account. Should a student leave with a credit balance from a scholarship, that credit amount will revert back to the scholarship fund for redistribution to other students at a future date. Matching scholarship amounts will be placed on a student’s bill, dollar for dollar on the amount paid towards the bill up to the amount granted. Other College scholarships do not apply to the matching amount. Distribution of the matching funds will usually occur towards the end of each month until the award is paid out in its entirety.

Payments arranged in the business office may alter monthly based on payments and scholarship amounts matched. Monthly statements will reflect the current payment due for the next month and projected payments for months to follow.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Children of Full-time Christian Workers: A full-time Christian worker is defined as follows: Pastor, Associate Pastor, Evangelist, Missionary, and full time Christian Day School Worker, who is head of household, whose major source of income is from church or churches served. The scholarship will be $825 per semester for the first four (4) years. The student must be a dorm student taking at least 14 hours, and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students.

College Ensemble: This will pay from 15 to 17 hours tuition for two semesters. Each member will be required to travel for the college for one calendar year. Requirements and tuition coverage are explained at the necessary audition held on campus as directed by the Music Chairman.

Most Outstanding Student: This scholarship will be $750 per semester for the first two (2) years. The student must be a dorm student taking at least 14 hours and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students.” The student is eligible for two consecutive years after high school graduation. Those selected must be in a graduating class of at least 10 students to qualify.

Salutatorian: This scholarship will be $375 per semester for the first two (2) years. The student must be a dorm student taking at least 14 hours and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students.” The student must have had a minimum of 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in high school. Those selected must be in a graduating class of at least 10 students to qualify.

Valedictorian: This scholarship will be $750 per semester for the first two (2) years. The student must be a dorm student taking at least 14 hours and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students.” The student must have had a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in high school. Those selected must be in a graduating class of at least 10 students to qualify.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

General Scholarship: Based on availability of funds, this scholarship is given to those students who maintain a a minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the “Classification of Students”, who have a financial need, and who demonstrate a high level of dedication to their studies and Christian service.

Jean Reavis Matching Scholarship: A $1,000,000 scholarship endowment was established in 2006 by Bobby Reavis in honor of his wife, Jean. Mr. & Mrs. Reavis are faithful supporters of Southeastern and established this fund to assist those in the call God has placed on their lives. The initial principal has been invested and some portion of the interest is used to grant matching scholarships as determined by the scholarship committee of the College.

Scholarship awards are based on a combination of need, merit and overall faithfulness of students as reviewed by the committee with input from various sources (administration, faculty and staff, etc). Students should apply for this scholarship by completing an application available from the Business Office. The matching scholarship is structured such that each month, a payment is made to the recipients based on the amount they have contributed to their bill.

For example, a student is awarded a $1,000 matching scholarship and pays down $250 on his/her bill. The scholarship fund will then pay out $250 of the $1,000 and the student retains a $750 potential award based on continued contributions to their bill, as well as continued good standing with the college (see general scholarship requirements).

Detillian External Studies Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Ralph L. Detillian to assist off-campus students pursuing their degree through our external studies program(s). Based on the availability of funds, this scholarship is given to those students who have a financial need, who demonstrate a high level of dedication to their studies and Christian service.

Kimberly Mischa Bevan Memorial Scholarship: Monies from this fund will go to needy students who, like Mischa, are committed to serving the Lord in full-time Christian work. The “Mischa Bevan Story” along with a complete information packet is available upon request.

Roy Thomas Memorial Scholarship: This Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Dr. Roy Thomas by his widow, Mrs. Pat Thomas. Dr. Thomas served faithfully for 50 years in ministry in the Free Will Baptist denomination. He served as a pastor, a national home missionary, as a National Home Missions Board member, as Associate Director of the Home Missions Department for 8 years, and as General Director for 18 years. He had a great love for preacher boys, especially those who are burdened about church planting. Each year as funds are available under this scholarship, the Director of the Pastoral/Bible Department in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee of Southeastern Free Will Baptist College will select recipients of this scholarship. Students must apply by completing an application available in the Academic Office. The following will be considered in awarding of this scholarship to pastoral candidates: a demonstrated high view of Christ and burden for Church planting, a demonstrated high level of dedication to their studies and Christian Service, overall character as demonstrated in day to day interactions, and financial need.

LOAN PROGRAM

Danny Howell Memorial Loan & Oaklawn Loan: These loans are available only to married students showing financial need. A married student must take at least six (6) hours and maintain a "C" average to qualify. Available funding for these loans is subject to restrictions. Funding can be verified by the Business Office.