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Check out our tips on raising support. For any additional questions regarding the raising of support and specific needs can be directed to , Director of Development.

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What does the
Bachelor's Degree Program cost?

Your time and effort...
There is NO tuition to attend the Bear Valley Bible Institute's two-year program. (Master's and Doctorate programs excluded.) A Student's only costs are for school materials and fees, books, and living expenses. The Bear Valley Bible Institute charges no tuition for its courses because it is a work of the church. However, it costs the between $8,000 and $10,000 per student per year to operate the school. These expenses are supplied by the Bear Valley congregation and by many, many other interested churches and caring individuals.

Students provide their own living expenses while in school. These expenses include housing, food, medical expenses, insurance, transportation, and all other normal living expenses. Funds adequate to cover these expenses may be secured by the student from congregations, relatives, friends and personal savings. See "Raising Support" for more information about how to secure these funds.

Raising Support
Students attending the Bible Institute are responsible for their own financial support. The Institute will lend assistance in helping students in this area. Due to class load, a full-time student is strongly advised against having a job. For more information about assistance, the staff is available for counseling.

Sources of support available to consider...
  • Congregations, friends, relatives, parents
  • BVBID is approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veteran's Benefits
  • Working wife (a wife may hold a job as long as it does not interfere with her full participation in the Wives Program)

A guideline to use for determining a minimum amount of support needed is the following:

  • Single…… $800 per month, plus your obligations which have monthly payments (e.g., car, debts, insurance, etc...)
  • Married… $1600 per month, plus $150 per child, plus your obligations which have monthly payments (i.e., car, debts, insurance, etc...)
  • Required books and materials - approximately $25 per mo.

    Higher totals may be necessary depending on your personal situation and commitments.