Birmingham Bible Institute
General Information

Email:  BBI@gbcministries.com

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Any person who has a sincere desire to be trained in Christian growth and service and who exhibits a proper attitude toward the standards of conduct, purpose, and doctrinal position of the Institute may enroll. Birmingham Bible Institute is racially non-discriminatory. There is no formal application process, nor is there an application fee.

FINANCIAL POLICY

A nonrefundable registration fee must be paid at the time of enrollment each semester.  This fee is $25.00 for early registration (by mail or in person) by the established deadline for the semester, or $35.00 thereafter.  The tuition total for a semester is based upon the total class hours for the class(es) in which the student is enrolled: $90.00 for one class hour, $130 for two class hours, $160 for three class hours, or $180 for four class hours.  A $10.00 per class hour deposit should be paid at the time of enrollment along with the registration fee.  The balance of the tuition may be paid in total or on a weekly or monthly basis, with payment in full expected by the eleventh week of the semester. Payments should remain current with the courses taken.

Textbooks and/or class notes are required for most courses. The cost of these materials is not included in tuition.

By state law, all tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school before enrollment. An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the school if the application is denied. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days after signing a contract with the school. All refunds shall be returned within 30 days.

A student may cancel his/her enrollment by written resignation or contact with the Institute office (248-646-2000).  The registration fee is not refundable after three business days following enrollment. Tuition will be refunded in full prior to the start of the semester or prorated on the basis of sessions occurring prior to the student’s notice of resignation.

A charge of $15.00 will be assessed for each check returned for non-sufficient funds.

CALENDAR

Birmingham Bible Institute will be closed on all official state and federal holidays.

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled with punctuality and regularity.  The grade of a student missing more than two sessions per 12-week semester or one session per 6-week semester may be significantly affected.  Excused absences for legitimate reasons (such as serious illness, a death in the family, etc.) may be made up by special arrangement with the faculty.

APPEARANCE

Students are encouraged to be appropriately dressed in class sessions.  Attention should be given to grooming and dress befitting a Christian educational institution.

CHAPEL

All students are encouraged to participate in the chapel sessions.  Chapel attendance is expected of those who have a second- or third-hour class.  We strive each week to bring the finest speakers available in the area to the chapel pulpit.  Some of the most valuable lessons will be learned and most memorable moments experienced as faculty members and other men of God minister to the student body.  Periodically, concerts and special programs are presented.

VISITORS

Visitors are welcome to observe the Institute during class sessions.  Prior contact should be made with the Institute office (248-646-2000). Students are expected to obtain permission from faculty members for visiting friends before bringing them to classes.

LIBRARY

The library is open during Institute hours and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Several thousand volumes are catalogued, and more are added regularly.  The selection includes many helpful supplemental materials for all the courses taught at the Institute to enable outside reading assignments and other projects to be easily completed.  A number of the finest reference books are also available.

BOOKSTORE

A fine Christian bookstore is located on the premises.  All textbooks are available there, as are other supplies such as notebooks, pens, and paper.  Books and other supplies may not be charged.  The best-known commentaries, reference materials, Bibles, devotional books, and Christian literature can be purchased.  Gifts, cards, and tracts are also available.

STUDENT CENTER

A concession area is open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for those who come early or have time between classes. Refreshments, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice, sandwiches, cookies, candy, and other snacks, are sold.  Comfortable seating for fellowship, eating, and study is provided in the study hall next to the library/bookstore.  These areas are closed during chapel.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

Birmingham Bible Institute does not provide placement assistance for its students.

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