INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


International Student Information Page
2008/2009 School Year

Requirements


1. International students wishing to apply for admission must complete the Application and Reference forms provided by Magnolia Bible College and return them to the Office of Admissions, MBC, P.O. Box 1109, Kosciusko, MS 39090 USA.

2. Arrangements for tuition for a student's entire program must be made with the Business Office before admission can be completed. Should the student for any reason decide not to enroll, a $500.00 service fee will be deducted from the amount of tuition.

3. All applicants are required to submit a physician's report and to have health and medical insurance before being admitted to MBC. The insurance must be with a United States company and provide coverage for the applicant and any dependents who accompany him. The insurance must be in effect for the entire period of enrollment.

4. All applicants whose native language is not English must take the "Test of English as a Foreign Language," (TOEFL). The student must score at least 500, and the scores must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions, MBC, P.O. Box 1109, Kosciusko, MS 39090 by the testing agent.

5. All applicants must submit transcripts of all secondary schools, colleges, and universities for evaluation to World Education Services (http://wes.org) or Education Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (http://www.ece.org), if direct transfer of credit for courses is sought. Applicants wishing to have credit given on a probationary basis for courses taken at unaccredited international schools of preaching must follow the guidelines stated elsewhere in this catalog under "Credit From Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges." For these requirements, see this section in the on-line Academic Catalog.

COST PROJECTIONS FOR ONE SCHOOL YEAR


Per 9 month period [Spring and Fall semesters

Tuition - $7,200.00 [based on 15 credit hours per semester]
Fees - $90.00
Books - $500.00
Room/Board - $8,928.00
Personal Expenses - $3,780.00
Transportation - $2,025.00
Loan fees - $78.00

$22,601.00 per year for International students

* An additional $6,000.00 is estimated for misc. living expenses.

Total estimated costs in U.S. currency: $28,601.00 per year.
$114,404.00 for the entire four years.

* These figures do not include airfare to and from home country.

* There must be a sponsor to make a financial commitment to agree to regular payments of the cost for the student. This Financial Commitment must consist of a "Notarized" letter expressing the amount that will be paid, payment dates, etc. from each party that will be involved financially.

* The expenses for the first semester ($4,765.00), along with the accompanying notarized Financial Commitment Letter, must be received before the prospective student can enroll.

* The $6,000.00 for estimated additional living expenses can be handled (monthly, quarterly, or per semester).