2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
TUITION FEES
| Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 Tuition (per credit hour) | $250 |
| Summer 2024 Tuition (per credit hour) | $260 |
| Audit Fee (per credit hour) | $125 |
| English Language Immersion (ELI) Program 2023/24 Academic Year | $4850 |
| English Language Immersion (ELI) Program 2024/25 Academic Year | $4900 |
APPLICATION FEES
A non-refundable application fee is required for each program to which you apply.
| Canadian Students | $50 |
| US Students | $75 |
| International Students | $250 |
| A $100 credit will be applied toward Tuition upon Acceptance | |
| Re-Admission Fee | $75 |
STUDENT FEES
| Campus Student Fee | |
| For students taking 8 credit hours or more | $480 |
| For students taking 7 credit hours or less (per credit hour) | $65 |
| Summer student fee | $240 |
| Dorms | |
| Single Occupancy Room (per semester) | $2500 |
| Double Occupancy Room (per semester) | $2000 |
| Meal Plan (M-F) | $1800 |
| Fall Retreat Transportation Fee | $45 |
| Graduation Fee | $160 |
| Late Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
PROGRAM SPECIFIC FEES
General Studies Courses
| GEN 152, 252, 253, 256, 282 | $50 |
| GEN 261 | $60 |
Christian Counselling Program
| Practicum Fee | $300 |
| Prepare-Enrich Fee | $275 |
| Self-Exploration Group Fee | $225 |
Music Ministry Program
| Music Assessment Fee | $55 |
| Private Instrument Lessons Fee (per course, per semester) | $360 |
| Private Voice Lessons Fee (per course, per semester) | $390 |
| MUS 111, 112, 115, 116, 142, 173, 174, 211, 212 | $55 |
| MUS 221, 273, 274, 311, 312, 373, 374, 411, 473, 474 | $55 |
| MUS 113, 114, 117, 118, 213, 214, 217, 218, 317, 318 | $105 |
| MUS 171, 276 | $30 |
| MUS 190 | $40 |
| MUS 241, 271 | $35 |
| MUS 242, 341 | $360 |
| MUS 272 | $210 |
| MUS 388, 488 | $360 |
Youth Ministry Program
| YTH 150, 250 | $155 |
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
| Academic Support Fee | $300 |
| Course Challenge (per credit hour) | $30 |
| Course Extension (per credit hour) | $50 |
| Course Pack Fee (when required for a course) | $40 |
| Degree Upgrade Fee | $35 |
| Dishonoured Payment | $30 |
| Directed Studies (per credit hour) | $25 |
| Documentation Fee (for those on a deferred payment plan) | $100 |
| Examination Reschedule Fee | $25/40 |
| Fine: Work Assignment | $25 |
| Housing Damage Deposit | $200 |
| Housing Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) | $200 |
| ID Card Replacement | $25 |
| Key Deposit | $25 |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Late Registration Fee | $50 |
| LifeLaunch Trip Estimate (subject to change depending on destination) | $2500 |
| Lost Key Fee | $100 |
| Program Change Fee | $30 |
| Resident Parking Fee | $10 |
| Spiritual Emphasis Days Fee | $25 |
| Tour Team Estimate (subject to change depending on destination) | $1250 |
| Transcript Request (Official) | $20 |
| Tutoring (price may vary with tutor) | $50 |
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Financial Aid
Pacific Life Bible College meets the qualifications for provincial and federal student loans for Canadian students, as well as Title IV funding for US students. However, because we are committed to training up church leaders, we strongly advise you to remain debt-free. Below is information regarding some financial options for our students
PLBC Scholarships and Bursaries
A limited number of scholarships and bursaries are available to new and returning students. The Scholarship Committee meets one month prior to each semester to award special scholarships to full-time students on the basis of their Christian character, academic ability, leadership potential and financial need. View our list of scholarships and bursaries.
BC Financial Aid
- Visit https://studentaidbc.ca/
- Login or click “Register” if you are applying for the first time. If you have never applied for student aid before, you will need to create an account. Otherwise you can log in.
- Fill out the application. Follow the prompts to get to the application and answer all of the questions. You must answer questions about your school, program and your financial situation. The start and end dates for the year must be correct or you will not receive funding.
- If you are living with your parents or are married, your parents or spouse must also include their financial information. If they go to the same application page and click “Parent” or “Spouse,” they will create their own username and password so that they can log in and fill out their information as well.
- After this, PLBC will receive a notification to fill out an Appendix 3 for you. You will be notified once this is done.
- Print and sign your declaration page. Once you have completed your application, you must print and sign a declaration page stating that you have made no false statements on your application. You must mail your signed declaration to StudentAid BC. StudentAid BC P.O. Box 9173 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9H7 1-800-561-1818 studentaidbc.ca
Once your loan is processed, you will receive loan documents in the mail. These need to be filled out and brought to a post office that processes student loans (canlearn.ca/eng/tools/canada_post). Along with the documents you will need to submit a void cheque.
Passport to Education
This scholarship for B.C. high school students, who attain marks in the top 30 percent of their class, is applicable to Pacific Life.
Canada Student Loans
Students at PLBC may qualify for loan programs. The process is different for each province, and you can the specific information online.
Deferred Payment Plan
The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is designed to allow students to break up their tuition and fees into three payments each semester. Students enrolled in 6 credits or less are not eligible for the Deferred Payment Plan.
* Please note that a documentation fee applies (see Tuition and Fees). A minimum deposit of $1000 is required by the payment deadline. If the student is in college housing, the minimum deposit is $2000.
The balance owing will be divided into two equal payments, due by 4:00 pm of the last working day of the next two months. A $50 late payment charge will be assessed in the event payment is not made by 4:00 pm on these due dates. Pacific Life Bible College will issue a monthly statement disclosing your account balance until the account balance is paid in full. You may prepay your balance owing without penalty.
US Federal Aid — Title IV
PLBC is a recognized institution for US Federal Aid – Title IV. Go to studentloans.gov to find out more and apply. PLBC’s school code for the FAFSA is G38463.
USA Veterans Aid
PLBC is a recognized institution for United States Veterans receiving scholarships.
Bursaries and Scholarships
- All scholarships are listed in Canadian Dollars and will be administered in compliance with the PLBC scholarship Policies and Procedure.
- Scholarships are open to all students except those on conditional acceptance.
- Scholarships cannot be combined.
- Scholarships apply only to tuition.
- Deadline: Application must be submitted online by August 1 for Fall semester admission to PLBC and December 1 for Spring Semester admission to PLBC.
Institutional Bursaries
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
Additional Documents: Official High School Transcript
CHRISTIAN SERVICE BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
Amount: Awards are not automatic and are based on demonstrated financial need.
CAMPUS VISIT BURSARY
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
CANADIAN FOURSQUARE LEADERSHIP BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
CANADIAN FOURSQUARE MINISTER DEPENDENT BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
SPOUSAL BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
Funded Bursaries & Scholarships
COVENANT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
Additional Information: 1000 word essay on the topic “How I am growing as a leader in ministry” and a 250 word essay describing financial need.
JOE BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
Additional Information: 500 word essay describing financial need