DCU has the philosophy that a quality, spiritual education that trains an individual for service to the Lord Jesus Christ should not leave that individual with an oppressive financial debt.
Accordingly, we have not sought the very costly regional accreditation that leads to qualification for government-guaranteed student loans and other government programs. For those called to ministry, it can be very difficult to obey God's calling with this type of debt lingering over their finances. Therefore, DCU elected a less-costly independent accreditation through the Accrediting Commission International (ACI).
Our approach is to provide the most affordable, quality, spiritual education that we can as a ministry to the Lord and to His servants.

Registration Fees:

A fee of $45.00 ($120.00 for Years 6 and 7 Doctorate Program) per term must be submitted by each student on registration day. This fee is non-refundable, no exceptions.

Tuition:

At registration the student will be required to submit the registration fee and a minimum tuition payment of $20.00 per class per term. If a student registers for correspondence classes, the $100.00 fee per term is due and payable on the first night of class and is non-refundable. The remaining balance of tuition is to be paid by the sixth week of class of the relevant term period.

*All tuition and fees are per term*

All students desiring to Audit a class must submit a registration fee of $45.00 ($120.00 for Years 6&7) and the entire audit fee based on the number of classes to be attended, prior to the commencement of the first day of class.
Any student who pays the full tuition by the first night of class will receive a 20% discount on the tuition only and not the registration.

Textbooks, additional text, and graduation fees are incurred, as required by the student, in addition to the regular tuition fees.
* (Tuition must be paid by sixth week or a $20.00 late fee will be incurred. Any checks returned NSF will be assessed a fee of $25.00.)

Refund Policies:

Approved withdrawal prior to the end of term will entitle the student to reimbursement of the prorated amount of tuition that has been paid in advance. Under no condition will a refund be provided to anyone that is being dismissed for disciplinary violations. Student must notify Registrar in writing immediately before the date in which he/she plans to drop.
*Note: (Students who drop out of class and do not notify the Registrar in writing are responsible for the full registration, tuition, and any applicable correspondence fees.)

No refunds will be given without notification or after the term has ended. Registration fees are non-refundable. Refunds are not available to audit students.

The 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.

Diplomas and transcripts will not be released until the students' accounts are settled as outlined above. DCU retains such documents as security for these obligations until they have been satisfied.

Transcript and Grade Change Fees:

Students requesting duplicate copies of transcripts must do so in writing and submit a $10 fee for each one to the registrar's office.

A $10 fee is also required for duplicate copies of report cards after they have been issued. After the report cards have been issued, there is a $10 grade change fee to change any grade from Incomplete (0) to a letter grade, unless an extension was prearranged with the teacher.