Application and Costs
Pioneers new and current missionaries, and children of missionaries, may choose:
1. ONLINE MATERIALS ONLY - Students may choose a "materials-only" level for online/distance courses.
- Books and CDs are purchased.
- Students work at their own pace, receive no credit, and have no structured contact with a CIU professor.
- Financial aid does not play into this option.
- There is no application or registration process needed for this. it is handled completely through our Distance Education center.
To contact them or find out more information, CLICK HERE.
2. AUDIT/SEMINAR - Students who choose the "seminar" level.
- They pay a flat fee (e.g., $250).
- They purchase at least some of the materials, and submit for grading as many or as few assignments as they wish.
- They attend class sessions taught by the CIU professor.
- There is no application process needed for this. It is handled completely through our University Registrars office.
To contact them or find out more information, CLICK HERE.
3. CREDIT FOR CIU CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE - Students who choose the "credit" level.
- They pay tuition at an agreed-upon rate, minus the special financial aid discussed here.
- They purchase all materials required for the course, and complete all assigned work.
- They attend class sessions taught by the CIU professor.
- An application is required for this. Following is a list of application items needed with links to some of the the forms available from our website:
- Application - To apply you will need a user name and password.
- Directions for the Applicant and Christian Experience Essay Instructions - This form provides instructions regarding the entire application process. Also note page two which provides directions for writing the Christian Experience Essay.
- General References (Note that these can not be from a family member) - You will need two of these.
- Pastor Reference.
- Official/Final Transcripts - These must be requested from the institution where an accredited Undergraduate Degree was completed. They need to be mailed to Seminary and Graduate Admissions at CIU.
- If the applicant is an international student, please contact Admissions at 800-777-2227, ext. 5335 for discussion of additional requirements.
- Also, if the applicant is a Graduate Student there may be additional tests and admissions requirements.
CIU Contact: Office of Student Fianancial Services at (803)807-5036 or finaid@ciu.edu to inquire about the special financial aid program.