College Admissions

Admissions General Criteria

TGCM Bible College offers two types of degree programs: Adult Accelerated Degree program and the Traditional Degree program. The adult accelerated degree program is for individuals who have already attended college or who have had Christian training and want to earn a Christian degree for service to God. They want to work at an accelerated pace to complete their degrees.

The traditional degree programs are standard, three semester a year programs with each semester running 16 weeks. This path is highly recommended for those with no college experience or who lack formal Christian training.

Both programs are completed 100% online. As such, there is no residency requirement. However, students do meet regularly online with their instructors or student advisors using Skype Video calls and Yahoo Messenger.

A comprehensive Bible College program, our college offers many programs designed to meet the needs of students according to their backgrounds and interests relating to the Ministry and service to our Lord. All individuals who have the following qualifications are welcome to enroll.

Who Can Enroll?

To be admitted to a TGCM Bible College degree program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be 21 years of age at the time you start the program.

2. Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

3. Accept the Christian Doctrine Statement of the College.

4. Desire a faith-based degree program.

5. For Master's program must have a Bachelor degree.

Each applicant must submit their most current picture (for their student ID card) and a letter or affidavit from a Notary Republic or other local certifying government agency verifying that the picture represents the applicant.
(Click here for Affidavit)

Concerning Enrolling into College

Students wanting to enroll in TGCM Bible College should read the entire Admissions page to understand the Enrollment Process and Contract. Students should not enroll until they understand the following:(1) Degree Plan and How to Complete It, (2) Total Cost of Program or Classes, and (3) How to Acquire Additional Information from this Website, Student Handbook, Student Advisors, or the Admissions Office.

Questions? You can email us at admissions@tgcm.org or call our message line at (952) 465-6104.

Accelerated Certificate & Degree Program

Accelerated programs are recommended only for students who have already earned a degree or have attended college in the past
and have enough credits and who desire to learn using course materials and instruction sheets - learning a topic through both reference and exploration. These students want to rely mainly on their ability to research, process, and then present information they have learned or discovered.

Overseas applications can only enroll in the Certificate in Ministry Prep program. Overseas Admissions Application

How Do I Enroll in an Accelerated Program?

Accelerated Admissions Application
There is no application fee for the Accelerated programs. Each applicant must submit their most current picture (for their student ID card) and a letter or affidavit from a Notary Republic or other local certifying government agency verifying that the picture represents the applicant. (Click here for Affidavit)

Request all official transcripts (copies can be sent for initial evaluation) from any college or university you have attended. The official versions must be sent directly from their issuing source and not by the student.

Pay your Tuition
When we receive your application we will email you. The next step is to pay your tuition on the Tuition page. For Degree programs, you can pay tuition in three easy payments, with an approved payment plan. Click Here

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Once the College receives confirmation of your tuition payment, your advisor will notify you that your Textbooks are being shipped. In the package, you will receive your degree plan, assignments, and source materials.

You will also receive a path from your advisor to your own course page on the TGCM College Course Web. There you can access your course information, degree plan, and other vital information.

Traditional Degree Program

Recommended for all students who prefer the three 16-weeks semesters each year. Degrees are completed in a standard time frame. Each class is instructor guided using Skype Meetings, Yahoo Messenger, Course Syllabus, Textbooks, and Course Assignment sheets

How Do I Enroll in a Traditional Degree Program?

1. Complete the online Admissions Application

2. There is an application fee which is non-refundable. The $50.00 application fee can be paid online from the Tuition page (fee is non-refundable) or mailed to: TGCM Bible College, P.O. Box 251174, Woodbury, MN 55125.

3. Request all official transcripts (copies can be sent for initial evaluation) from any college or university you have attended. The official versions must be sent directly from their issuing source and not by the student.

NOTE: ANY STUDENT WHO FALSIFIES RECORDS OF ANY KIND MAY BE DENIED ADMISSION OR DISMISSED FROM TGCM BIBLE COLLEGE.

4. After acceptance into the degree program, you select your classes you want to enroll in with your advisor, then register for a class http://college.tgcm.org/app_course.html and pay the tuition donation for the classes you have selected.

Application Deadline

ADULT ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM - There is no application deadline for our accelerated online degree programs. Applications are accepted year round and the student is allowed to begin their program after enrollment is completed.

TRADTIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM – students must submit your application three months prior to the semester that you wish to start. There are three semesters a year, Fall (starts September 1^st), Spring (starts Jan 20^th), and Summer
(starts June 30^th).

Total Cost for Degree Program or Classes

Pay your tuition on the Tuition Page or by sending it to the college. Below is the Total Cost of the Accelerated programs and the Traditional per course (per semester hour) option:

Accelerated Degree Program Tuition

Traditional Degree Program

Certificates for Undergraduates.......$1125.00
Certificates for Graduate Level .......$1125.00

Associates Degree Program* .........$1125.00
Bachelor's Degree Program* ..........$2250.00
Master's Degree Program*...........$1350.00

This is the Total Cost of the Program which includes all tuition, books, fees, and shipping of books to student.

Accelerated Degree Programs can be paid in three payments with an approved payment plan.
There is no interest on unpaid balances.
Click here to request payment plan.

*= with required amount of transfer credits - 15 for Associates, 90 for Bachelors, and 18 for Masters.

Traditional program is $75.00 per hour
(Total Cost of a 3 semester hour course is $225.00 and includes all textbooks required for course and shipping of books to student)

One-Time Registration Fee is $50.00

There is no monthly payment plan available for the Traditional Program since the student is enrolling in individual classes. Tuition for the classes you want to enroll in must
be paid in full to begin your classes.

Requirements for a Degree

TGCM Bible College is not a Diploma Mill. We do not sell faith-based degrees. Students enrolling in our programs are expected to complete the required coursework for their degree program, including Christian Service and their practical application, and to meet all of the academic requirements for graduation.

Graduation Policy

As stated above, TGCM Bible College requires completion of all academic requirements prior to issuing a degree. The college will not graduate any student who fails to meet the academic requirements set for
each degree program.

Students are considered candidates for graduation once all course hours are met. A formal letter is sent to the student, then a few weeks later, their degree diploma and a set of official transcripts.

A formal graduation ceremony will be held yearly in Bloomington Minnesota when a significant number of students have graduated in an academic year and there is a sufficient amount of students who commit to attend the ceremony.

Christian Service

TGCM Bible College is requires each student to complete a Christian Service component each semester
as part of their degree program.

Refund - Class Drop and Withdrawal Refunds Schedule (Traditional Program Only)

Students in the Traditional Degree Program, if you enroll in a class then withdraw, the following refund schedule will apply. Note students
must return textbooks in “New” condition or pay the cover price for the book.

Time Period	Amount of Refund
1 – 30 days	100%
31 - 60 days	50%
Over 60 days	none

Withdrawals from a Paid Accelerated Degree Program & Refunds

Students wanting to withdraw from a prepaid accelerated degree program must make a written request mailed to the Admissions Office. There is a fee of $150 for dropping a prepaid program after 30 days of enrollment.

Refunds for withdrawals from a prepaid Accelerated Degree Program are issued based on the following schedule. Withdrawal requests must be submitted to the College Admissions Office for approval.

Time Period from Date of Enrollment	Amount of Refund (before Withdrawal Fee)
1 – 30 days	100% (no fee)
30 – 60 days	90%
61 - 120 days	60%
Over 120 days	based on number of courses completed

Requests for tuition refunds for withdrawals of a degree program are usually processed within 2 – 3 weeks after withdrawal request received and approved by the College. Exceptions may be made for Verified Hardship withdrawals and LOAs. These must be approved by the College who will determine the amount of refund (if any) that will be issued to the student.

Student must pay for all textbooks received and shipping cost incurred by the College. This amount will be deducted from any refund due to the student.

Traditional Degree Tuition and Fees Payment

A $50.00 application fee is due at the time of registration.

All Bible College students are expected to make the appropriate tuition payments at the time of registration
of classes.

Course Completion Deadline

Courses must be completed and all assigned work submitted and final exams taken within six months from the date of enrollment in the course. Failure to complete a course results in an “Incomplete” and the course must be taken again to gain credit for the course. There are no refunds for courses that are not completed within the six month period.