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Cost of Education
Lumbee River Christian College makes every effort to keep educational costs to students as low as possible. Student tuition and fees pay only a portion of the college’s operating expenses each year. Supporting districts, churches, and individuals subsidize the operating budget of the college.
This represents a sizable investment in every student’s education. While the college depends largely on outside financial support, some educational costs must be met by students.
Semester Fees
The LRCC school year is comprised of two semesters. Per-semester costs are as follows:
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credit hours and over) | $1,848.00 |
| Tuition per credit hour (less than 12 hrs.) | $196.00 / hour |
| Audit fee (per semester hour) | $40.00 |
| Board | $1,200.00 |
| Room (Private — Limited Availability) | $1,200.00 |
| Room (Shared) | $720.00 |
| Registration fee | $25.00 |
| Lab fee | $20.00 |
| Education & Technology fee (Part-time students $35) | $75.00 |
| Key deposit (per key) | $5.00 |
| Breakage deposit * | $25.00 |
| Books (approximate) | $250.00 |
| Graduation fee | $50.00 |
| Transcript request | $5.00 |
* This fee is refundable if no damage is done.
Approximate Cost Per Year
- Tuition & Fees$3,486.00
- Room & Board (shared)$3,840.00
- Books$500.00
- Tuition & Fees$3,821.00
- Room & BoardNot applicable
- Books$500.00
* These costs are subject to change. Other costs such as off-campus housing, transportation, personal expenses, etc., are not included in these figures.
Managing Your Account
Refund Policy
An adjustment will be made to the student’s account when the student withdraws from the college with the proper approval. The student must complete an Official Withdrawal Form, available at the Registrar’s Office, at the time he/she is leaving the college. Refunds are effective as of the date of the withdrawal form
Room and board charges will be prorated from the date of registration to the date of withdrawal/vacating the dormitory. Tuition refunds are based on the total tuition for the semester and will be refunded accordingly. No tuition adjustments are made after the 5th week of classes.
Payment of Accounts
Financial responsibility is important to a Christian’s Testimony. Each student is responsible to make adequate arrangements for this obligation. Any outstanding balance from previous semesters must be paid in full before a student will be allowed to return to classes. Any exception must be made by the Vice President for Business Affairs.
All school bills must be paid in full before students can receive official credit for work completed during the semester. An official transcript will not be issued until the school bill is paid in full.
Payment Schedule
Fall Semester
Installments due on the 20th of September, October, and November.
Spring Semester
Installments due on the 20th of January, February, and March.
Summer Sessions
Paid in full at registration.
Help to Make It Possible
Scholarships
A range of institutional and partner scholarships — see the full list below.
VA Benefits
Eligible students may apply for Veterans Administration benefits (see Veterans section).
Outside Scholarships
Additional scholarship information is available through free external scholarship resources.
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Scholarships & Awards
Founders Scholarship
The Founders Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for students demonstrating significant financial need making it difficult to complete their studies because of finances. Scholarship funds are distributed at the discretion of the LRCC Scholarship Committee.
Fred Gibbs Student Aid Fund
The Fred Gibbs Student Aid Fund was established by the family of the late Fred Gibbs, Native American pastors and LRCC/NABC student. The fund provides payment to students who are working on campus, earning money to assist them with paying for both tuition and personal expenses while pursuing their degree at LRCC. Scholarship funds are distributed at the discretion of the LRCC Scholarship Committee in conjunction with the Business Office.
The Reverend Fred Nelson Gibbs Scholarship
The Fred Gibbs Scholarship is awarded by Living Water Assembly of God Church in Red Springs. The Sponsoring Church has some specifics requirements that the recipient must meet before awarding the Scholarship
Native American Ministries Scholarship
The Native American Ministries Scholarship was originally established by an anonymous donor and provides tuition, room and board, and textbook purchase assistance to Native Americans of any tribe who are enrolled at LRCC. The fund is also used to train non-Native Americans who have a commitment to serve in Native American Ministries. Scholarship funds are distributed at the discretion of the LRCC Scholarship Committee.
Paul & Katherine Kaminer Scholarship
The Paul and Katherine Kaminer Scholarship was established to encourage students to complete their degree by providing for their textbooks and a portion of tuition during each semester of their Junior and Senior year.
Ethnic Minority Scholarship
Awarded by the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education (AAGHE) for fall and spring. For full-time ethnic minority students (Native American, African American, Hispanic, Asian) who are US citizens. Applications available from the Alliance in January. The amount of this scholarship is determined by the alliance and varies from $200 to $ 1000 per student.
Rev. Roy & Juanita Clark Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded by Faith Assembly of God Church in St. Pauls, NC. The amount is determined by the church and usually is $400. The application is available in March and is awarded in April following the guidelines on the application.
Harleen Locklear Scholarship
This scholarship is specifically for a member or person from IPHC (Mount Olive Church).
Student Council Scholarship
This $100.00 Scholarship is awarded during the fall semester. It will be awarded preferable to a freshman or to a student serving at an A/G church. The student council will choose three applicants and submit them to the Scholarship Committee to decide the awarded person.
The Rodger Cree Memorial Scholarship
The Rodger Cree Scholarship is awarded to Native American students enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
James D. Kelly Memorial Scholarship
The James D. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded annually to two students of Lumbee River Christian College, to a full-time student in the amount of $500.00 and a part-time student in the amount of $250.00, each being a student who bears evidence of the call of God on his/her life and who portrays the following qualities: committed to pursuit of God’s will in his/her life; diligent in his/her studies; whose life is above reproach; and whose average is C+ or higher.
The Sharen A. Gillmer Scholarship
The Sharen A. Gillmer Scholarship is awarded in memory of Sharen A. Gillmer. This scholarship will be granted in the amount of $200.00 to a needy student in each semester, Fall and Spring. It will be awarded at the discretion of LRCC committee
The Liisa Jailos Memorial Scholarship
Whereas Sirkka-Liisa Jailos committed her life to Jesus Christ as a young teenager and lived a consistent Christian life having regular devotions and participating in the work of the church, and whereas Liisa was a dedicated student and an avid reader, who performed all her work about reproach. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student who exemplifies a similar Christhonoring lifestyle as Liisa in the amount of $100.00-$200.00 per semester.
Spouse Discount
If a husband and wife both attend, the one with the greater number of credit hours pays full tuition, and the spouse receives a discount on tuition.
Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Eligible students may apply to the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for assistance.
Employment Security Commission
Eligible students may apply to the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, which provides assistance for job retraining.
Meals for Commuters
Three daily meals are included in room and board for on-campus students. Meals are available for commuting students, guests, and faculty/staff by prior arrangement at the posted per-meal fee.
Accident & Health Insurance
The college does not assume responsibility to provide medical care in case of accident or illness, even if it occurs on campus or during college activities.
Serving Those Who Served
Applying for Veterans Benefits
The following procedures apply to persons enrolled under provisions of Title 38, US Code:
- LRCC keeps Records of Progress on all students, veteran and non-veteran alike.
- Grade reports are furnished to all students at the end of each scheduled school term.
- Student records for DVA students are maintained for a three-year period after completion of the program.
This policy covers situations where the eligible person fails to enter the course, withdraws, or is discontinued at any time prior to completion. LRCC maintains the following policy for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, and other charges:
The charges to the eligible person for tuition, fees, and other charges will not exceed the approximate pro-rata portion of the total charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to the total length of the course.
In the event that Lumbee River Christian College is, for any reason, unable to continue operating as an educational entity, provision has been made with the Division of Archives and History of the State of North Carolina to assume control of all students' academic, financial aid, and other critical records. The State Archives would also provide the services customarily rendered by a registrar for these records.
