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As detailed on our homepage, we offer accessible, donor-supported education for global students.
No tuition is collected until at least 7 days after you receive the Student Consumer Information Guide and sign the Acknowledgment of Receipt. Download the Guide (PDF)
Tuition and Fees (2026-2027)
One tuition schedule applies to every student, in every country. PCU charges no fee that is not listed here.
| Charge | Amount | When charged |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 | — |
| Tuition: certificate, diploma and bachelor's courses | $45 per credit ($135 per 3-credit course) | Before each 8-week course |
| Tuition: master's courses | $60 per credit ($180 per course) | Before each 8-week course |
| Tuition: doctoral courses | $75 per credit ($225 per course) | Before each 8-week course |
| Dissertation or doctoral project supervision | $200 one time | At doctoral candidacy |
| Graduation fee (diplomas and degrees) | $75 | At graduation |
| Technology, registration, certificate or other fees | $0 | — |
| Official transcript | First free; $10 each after | On request |
| Books and materials (estimate) | Up to $40 per course; many readings are provided free in digital form | Purchased by student |
Estimated total cost to complete (before scholarships)
| Program | Credits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 credits | $675 |
| Diploma | 36 credits | $1,695 |
| Bachelor's degree | 120 credits | $5,475 |
| Master's degree | 48 credits | $2,955 |
| Master of Divinity | 72 credits | $4,395 |
| Doctoral degree | 60 credits + dissertation | $4,775 |
Totals assume no transfer credit. Interest-free payment plans and the donor-funded Global Scholarship Fund are available for those who qualify. A donation is never a substitute for tuition, is never required of a student, and never purchases admission, credit, grades, or a degree.
Financial Assistance
We believe finances should never be a barrier to answering God's call. Paragon Christian University offers various scholarship opportunities and flexible payment plans to students worldwide. Scholarship gifts help expand access to Christ-centered religious education for eligible students, ministry leaders, church workers, and Christian servants. Scholarship support may be awarded based on published or board-approved criteria such as financial need, ministry service, academic promise, leadership potential, or mission alignment. Scholarship decisions are made according to University policy and are not used for private benefit or insider enrichment.
- Global Ministry Scholarship (for active ministry workers)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Monthly Interest-Free Payment Plans
Please contact the admissions office for detailed financial aid information after submitting your initial application.
Available Payment Options
Paragon Christian University offers multiple payment options for approved payments, tuition-related payments, student fees, event registration, and authorized institutional contributions.
Accepted payment methods may include:
- Check
- PayPal
- Zelle
- Cash App
- Venmo
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Bank transfer
- Other approved payment methods provided by the University
Please contact Paragon Christian University for the correct payment instructions before sending any payment by check, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, bank transfer, or other manual payment method.
Please use only official Paragon Christian University payment instructions. If you are unsure, contact the University before sending payment.
Refund Policy
Cancellation: a student who cancels within 3 working days of signing the enrollment agreement receives a full refund of all money paid, except used books or materials.
Withdrawal before a course begins: full refund of that course's tuition.
Withdrawal after an 8-week course begins (based on the date written notice is received): Week 1 — 90% refunded; Week 2 — 75%; Week 3 — 50%; Week 4 — 25%; Week 5 or later — 0%.
PCU charges no nonrefundable application or registration fee. The withdrawal date is the date PCU receives written notice at info@paragonchristianuniversity.com, or for a student who stops participating without notice, the last date of documented academic activity; PCU determines withdrawal no later than 14 days after that date. Refunds are paid within 30 days of the date PCU determines the student has withdrawn.
