WHBC does not provide any type of financial assistance or scholarships. The financial requirements consist of completing the Financial Certification Form and the Affidavit of Support (Only completed when the student will have someone else support him/her during their time in the U.S.) Both of these documents need to be notarized and accompanied by appropriate documentation. International students are ineligible to work off-campus while studying in the U.S. On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours a week. Employment is not guaranteed. On-campus employment may not be used as a source of income when filling out Affidavit of Sponsorship/Financial Certification Form. Spouses of international students are not permitted to hold any type of employment while in the U.S. Hence, all international applicants must show proof of financial support for each year of enrollment at World Harvest Bible College.
All international students must be full-time (12+ credit hours per semester). The amounts listed below are subject to change without notice.
Medical Insurance is required. The cost listed is approximate and may vary with each individual student.
Note: All single applicants age 23 and younger are required to stay in the Residence Halls (Dorms) during their first year of enrollment. Married couples are not allowed to live on campus.
Single Applicants
Cost to attend one year –Single Applicants (Does not include Dorm Cost)
| Tuition |
$3,000 |
| Books |
$600 *Approximately |
| Security Fee |
$80 |
| Registration Fee |
$70 |
| Student Activity Fee |
$60 |
| Graduation Fee |
$84 |
| Computer Lab Fee |
$40 |
| Parking Permit |
$50 (If applicable) |
| Health Insurance |
$1000 *Approximately |
| Living Expenses |
$11,000 |
| Total Cost: |
$15,984 |
Married Applicants
Cost to attend one year -Married Applicants
Family of two for one year (one spouse enrolled)
| Tuition |
$3,000 |
| Books |
$600 *Approximately |
| Security Fee |
$80 |
| Registration Fee |
$70 |
| Student Activity Fee |
$60 |
| Graduation Fee |
$84 |
| Computer Lab Fee |
$40 |
| Parking Permit |
$50 (If applicable) |
| Health Insurance |
$2,500 *Approximately |
| Living Expenses |
$20,000 |
| Total: |
$26,484 |
If you are married and have dependent children, you must show proof of an additional $2,000 per child under 12 years old and $4,000 for each dependent child 12 years and older. Additional funds will be required for each child’s health insurance.
Note: World Harvest Bible College requires that all married students relocate with their spouses and dependent children. No exceptions will be made.
Resident Halls Cost per year
Dorms security Deposit $300 (one time, 1st Semester only)
Resident Hall Rent $2,000
Resident Hall Activity Fee $60
Completing Affidavit of Sponsorship and Financial Certification Form
All applicants must fill out the Financial Certification Form. Click here to download the Affidavit of Support form.
If the student is supporting him/herself, he/she must submit Financial Certification Form and bank statement(s) (in student’s name). Funds in bank must be sufficient for ALL years of study.
If the student is being sponsored, the student must submit the Financial Certification Form. The student’s sponsor(s) must submit the Affidavit of Sponsorship form with appropriate documents. The sponsor may be an organization, a relative, church or government, or a combination of these. If an applicant has more than one sponsor, each person providing financial support needs to provide a separate Affidavit of Sponsorship.
Affidavit of Sponsorship must be completely filled out and notarized. Please pay attention to the instruction page and follow the directions thoroughly. If the forms are not properly filled out when submitted they will be returned to the applicant.
Make sure to provide ALL of the supporting financial information for the Affidavit of Support as indicated in instructions, i.e. bank statement(s), employment letter(s), etc. Do not leave any spaces blank. Both Affidavit of Support and bank statement(s) must indicate that you have the required amount or more ($15,984 for single students, $26,484 for married students with no children, etc.) available for each year of enrollment at WHBC. All forms must be in English and the amounts shown in U.S. Dollars.
Paying Tuition and Fees
All accepted international applicants are required to pay tuition and fees for one academic year. All students who are required to live in the Residence Halls are required to pay tuition, fees and dorm cost for one academic year. No exceptions will be made. The form I-20 will not be issued until full payment has been made, payments must be made in U.S. Currency.
Residence Hall students will need to pay $6,344 ($3,000-tuition, $600-text books, $300–one time security deposit, $2,000–rent, $60–Dorm fee, $80-Security Fee, $70-Registration Fee, $60-Student Activity Fee, $84-Graduation fee, $40-Computer Lab fee, $50-Parking permit).
Non-Residence Hall students will need to pay $3,984 ($3,000-tuition, $600-text books, $80-Security Fee, $70-Registration Fee, $60-Student Activity Fee, $84-Graduation fee, $40-Computer Lab fee, $50-Parking permit).
You will not have to pay for Health Insurance until you arrive in the U.S. Your health provider must be from the U.S. You will receive a number of options of health insurance providers during orientation. Living expenses are not paid to WHBC. But WHBC must have documentation that you are able to live and study without having to work during your stay in the country.
All payments must be submitted in the form of an international money order, cashier’s check made payable to World Harvest Bible College, a credit card or a Wired Transfer.
The eligibility I-20 form, which is required for issuance of the Visa, will be mailed only upon receipt of a full payment.
For more information regarding methods of payments or fees you may contact the finance office at 614.837.1990 Ext 174. |
