Admissions
Admission Information
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must be committed to the absolute Lordship of Christ, through an ongoing relationship with Him, and by a desire to reach greater maturity in Him, in full obedience to His will. The following are needed for evaluation of student:
1. A copy of a high school diploma, or its equivalent, for entrance into the College for the Undergraduate level. High school diploma not needed if student is submitting a college transcript or is auditing (observer).
2. A copy of a Bachelor’s degree, etc., or equivalent, for all levels of the Graduate Programs.
Sealed official transcripts from all previous college-level institutions, sent directly to EEST. If only high school or GED diploma, send copy of diploma only.
Students are to be actively involved in a local church.
Admission to EEST is subject to approval by the Admissions Committee, whose decision is final.
ADMISSION PROCESS
To be considered for admission, all undergraduate and graduate students are required to submit the following to the EEST office:
1. Application for Admission, completed in its entirety.
2. Cover letter stating the student’s educational and spiritual goals.
3. Comprehensive secular and religious resume that includes education, employment, secular and religious seminars attended, church work experience, special training, etc.
4. At the time of application, copies of transcripts from previous learning institutions can be submitted; however, within completion of 30 credit hours from EEST, official transcripts will be required to be sent directly to EEST before a degree can be issued to student.
5. Copies of degrees, awards, certificates, etc.
6. $40.00 non-refundable Application Fee.
7. $20.00 non-refundable Evaluation Fee
8. 2" x 2" snapshot.
Contact the office at Evangel Assembly and request an admission packet. You may also make your request by sending an email to the Dean of College: pwilliams@eagcs.org. Complete the application, and return it to Evangel Assembly along with your $40 application fee and your complete resume profile.
NOTE: The three references listed on the application must include the applicant’s pastor and two acquaintances not related to the applicant.
After receipt of the application packet, EEST will ascertain proficiency to determine placement in the highest program and provide the student with an evaluation letter outlining his/her recommended course of study for the major he/she has chosen.
Registration for upcoming courses must be completed at least 3 weeks prior to the scheduled session date. Enrollment is accomplished by paying the course tuition and receiving your course syllabus and study book.
CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate students who qualify may be eligible for Advanced Standing through Life Experience Credit. Life Experience Credit is available at the undergraduate level only for a maximum of 15 semester hours. When applying for admission, those students who desire Advanced Standing should request this in the cover letter. All information submitted for Life Experience Credit must be verifiable. The Life Experience Assessment form must be completed and certified by church leadership.
Financial Information
TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TUITION:
Bible Institute, per course $ 65.00
Undergraduate, per semester hour $ 75.00
Graduate, per semester hour $105.00
Post-Graduate, per semester hour $105.00
Auditing, per semester hour $ 20.00
FEES:
Application Fee: $ 40.00
Evaluation Fee: Per certificate, diploma, or degree $ 20.00
Re-evaluation Fee: Adjustments to programs/majors more than 30 days after initial evaluation $ 20.00
Please note that application and evaluation fees are non-refundable.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Degree Replacement: $ 50.00
Return Check Fee: $ 20.00
Dishonored Credit Card Fee: $ 20.00
READING FEES:
Master’s Thesis $100.00
Doctoral Dissertation $150.00
GRADUATION FEES:
Undergraduate Level $ 75.00
Graduate Level $ 75.00
The graduation fee includes administrative fees and one (1) unofficial student transcript.
Rental of cap, gown, or hood is not included in graduation fees.
BASIC BIBLE KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION:
Examination Fee $ 50.00
Semester Credit Hour Fee, per credit hour awarded $ 20.00
TRANSCRIPTS:
Official (issued to employer, colleges, institutions) $ 8.00
Unofficial (issued to student) $ 5.00
Refund of tuition after Add/Drop period shall be prorated as follows: Attendance up to 40% of the duration of the course will result in a pro rata refund computed on the number of classroom hours attended by total classroom hours required. Refunds will not be issued beyond attendance of 40% of the duration of the course requirements. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the student withdrawal or cancelation notice. A student can be withdrawn administratively for non-payment of fees.
Audit Students
Students who wish to enroll on a non-credit basis are classified as audit students. Courses will appear on the student’s transcript, but will not be awarded academic credit.
Audit students who enroll in a course and later decide to convert the course for credit shall file an approved academic request form no less than four weeks prior to the end of the semester. Upon approval, the student shall pay the additional tuition and must submit all course assignments for a course grade and/or “Pass/Fail” to be applied to their transcript.