Financial Information
Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors of The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary.
When is Payment Due?
For Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters:
To provide flexibility regarding possible class changes, full tuition is not due until the 2nd week of class. At the start of the 2nd week of classes, students’ tuition invoices are finalized on Populi and full payment is due.
For Winterim and Summerim classes:
Full payment is due on the first day of class.
Where/How Do I Make Payments?
Credit card or debit card payments can be made on the student’s Populi account, on the “Financial” tab.
If paying by check, please make it payable to “TCBS”. Checks can be mailed to the school @ 710 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, or checks can be dropped off at the Administrator’s office.
Three-Payment Plan:
Students who are unable to pay their ENTIRE Quarter tuition charges may elect to use the Three-Payment Plan where quarterly tuition and fees may be paid in three equal installments. A one-time $35 fee is assessed for this service. Exact payment due dates are listed on the student’s Populi account, under the Financial tab.
Late Payments:
Students whose payments are more than 1 month late will be assessed the $75 late fee. Students must communicate with the Administrator regarding the status of late payments. Failure to communicate payment updates may result in:
- immediate suspension from classes,
- receive an “F” for those classes,
- forfeit the opportunity to enroll in courses for the subsequent term,
- locked out of Populi
- delayed participation in Graduation Ceremony unless payment is made in full.
- Transcripts and diplomas may also be withheld.
- If financial difficulties arise, and a student foresees a problem paying tuition on time, he should immediately discuss the matter with the Financial Administrator so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from one or more registered classes – whether or not they have attended – must officially withdraw through their Populi account. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a W, WP, or WF, on the student’s transcripts, as appropriate. If a student does not officially withdraw, he is not entitled to any refund.
Refunds of tuition are based upon the week the official withdrawal transaction is time-stamped by the Populi system, not on the time the student ceases to attend the class(es).
Week of Withdrawal
1: 100% Refund
2: 80% Refund
3-4: 50% Refund
5-6: 25% Refund
7+: None
Winterim & Summerim Refunds: 100% refund if dropped prior to or during the first two days of class. There is no refund if dropped or changed to audit after the second day of class.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
TCBS currently does not receive federal student aid funds (FAFSA).
Through the generosity of our donors, TCBS is able to offer limited scholarship funds. Students already enrolled in the school can apply for scholarships to help pay for their tuition. The Scholarship Request Form is available from the Administrator, email: administrator@tcbs.org.