Admission Policy

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

Kansas City College and Bible School admits students of any race, color, gender, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, disability, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Although Kansas City College and Bible School is affiliated with the Churches of God (Holiness), it is nondenominational and will accept students of various religious persuasions as long as they are willing to abide by the principles and policies of the school.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be high school graduates with a minimum of 18 units. However, students who have not had the opportunity to complete their high school training may be admitted by successfully passing the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) test. Students presenting a G.E.D. must be at least 18 years of age. Other special admissions will be considered.

Kansas City College and Bible School does not accept students or employ persons who are known to be homosexual.

All high school seniors are urged to take the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or an equivalent test and request that test scores be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Kansas City College and Bible School has been assigned the code number 1478 for the ACT Test and 5937 for the SAT in the admissions testing program. These tests are suggested for admission and are helpful in giving academic guidance to a student.

1. Fill out the application. Obtain a copy of your immunization record, and mail it, along with your application, a recent photo of yourself, and the $25.00 non-refundable application fee, to KCCBS at the address on the right.
2. Request the appropriate people to fill out the reference forms and mail them directly to the school. The required forms are these:
   • Pastor/Youth Pastor Reference
   • Acad./Professional Reference
   • Character Reference (Check the forms for instructions.)
3. Request that a copy of your high school transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts must be submitted from the high school from which you graduated and from any colleges attended.
4. When all of the application forms have been received and evaluated, you will receive a letter informing you of your admission status.

Transfer Students

Students transferring credits from other recognized colleges and universities will be allowed credit for all work done at a "C" (2.0) level and above, so long as the courses are in keeping with our curriculum offerings. However, it should be recognized that credit accepted from another institution may or may not be applicable to specific degree programs. The college reserves the right to make the decision regarding applicability. Credit accepted from another institution will become a part of the permanent record of the student. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar from each college and university attended.

Application for Re-admission

Any student who maintains a resistant attitude toward school standards or spiritual life may be denied entrance during the following semester. Any student whose schooling has been discontinued for reasons of poor conduct, attendance, or progress may apply for re-admission in any subsequent semester. The application will be favorably considered if there is evidence to show that the cause of the deficiency has been removed. A student who discontinues attendance at KCCBS for one or more semesters must apply for re-admission - see application.

International Students

Kansas City College and Bible School welcomes international students who seek to be trained and equipped for effective Christian service. Please note the following requirements:

1. The prospective college student must have completed twelve years of primary and secondary school prior to admission.
2. The process for securing a student visa can be complicated and time-consuming. Prospective students should plan to have their applications in to KCCBS by March 1 of the year in which they wish to enter KCCBS. Normally, international students may only begin classes at the beginning of the academic year in August.
3. Proof of English proficiency is required. This requirement may be met by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as part of the application procedure, and having the scores sent to KCCBS by indicating the code number 6339 for item number eight on the TOEFL application form. Application forms for the TOEFL test may be ordered from TOEFL/TSE Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541 U.S.A.; by calling 1-609-771-7100; or by sending an e-mail to toefl@ets.org. A minimum TOEFL score of 400 is required.
4. KCCBS policy requires that married foreign students must be accompanied by their spouses in order to be accepted as students.

Procedure for Admission as an International Student

The prospective international student will receive a student packet containing the catalog, an application, and personal reference forms.

1. The application must be completed and returned to KCCBS with a $50.00 non-refundable fee.
2. The personal reference forms must be completed by:
   1. the student’s pastor
   2. a teacher or school administrator who knows the student well
   3. an adult friend or acquaintance
   Please do not give reference forms to relatives. If the student’s pastor is a relative, that form should be given to a church leader.
3. Official transcripts must be sent to KCCBS from the high school of graduation and from any college(s) attended.
4. After the student has been accepted by the KCCBS admissions committee, a required Affidavit of Support form will be sent to the prospective student. The student or a sponsor must complete the form, which validates sufficient financial resources for the student’s expenses. (The approximate costs for each year of college, which includes room, meals, tuition, books, and fees is $7500.) This amount is due upon enrollment.
5. Upon the college’s approval of the Affidavit of Support form, an I-20 is issued to the student.
6. The student must apply for a student visa from the nearest United States Embassy. At that time, the embassy will advise the student concerning all the requisites and regulations.