FAQ

Some frequently asked questions about AGAPE School of Ministry and Leadership.

How do I apply? Is there a deadline?

• Our school of discipleship starts every January and applications are opened in October of every year.
• Our Certification programs are in three levels and each level start in January, May and September respectively. For more information, please fill out the interest form in the Certification Program page.
• Our Accredited C. Min program will begin every September. Application will open in July.

What are the admission requirements?

All applicants must meet the following requirements to receive consideration for admission:
• The basic requirements for our all our programs are that you must be a born-again believer, hungry for more and willing live in accordance with godly principles.
• Applicants must also have completed High School via diploma or GED
• Our accredited program have other requirements as determined by the accrediting agency. The C.Min program is offered at both the undergraduate and graduate assessment levels.

Is AgapeSML accredited?

Our accredited degrees (C.Min, B.Min and M.Min) are offered through our partnership with the Biblical Institute of Leadership Development (BILD) and the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development. The program starts with the Certificate of Ministry (C.Min) program, which is the core of every accredited program. After the C.Min program, students can proceed to either the B.Min, M.Min, or D.Min program. The program is accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Is Financial Aid available?

AgapeSML does not have financial aid currently. However, we endeavor to the cost of our programs as affordable as possible while factoring in the administrative costs we incur in order to operate.

Do I Have to Pay in Full?

In all our programs, students can choose between paying the tuition in full or making installment payments. Payment in full can be made by check or credit/debit card. Installment payment must be automatically processed using a credit or debit card.

What is the Refund Policy?

The School of Discipleship Return Policy is as follows:

  1. A student may be issued a refund any time after registration up until the first class as long they have yet to collect the books.
  2. After the first week of class, up to 90 days, if the student has collected the books, students may be issued a 50% refund if they have paid in full. If the student has not paid up to 50%, the student will be required to pay up to 50% of the registration cost.
  3. After 90 days of class, the student will be responsible for 100% of the course cost, even if the student chooses to drop out.
  4. In any of these cases, students who drop out of the class will be able to retake the course the following year at no extra charge if they paid in full or by paying the difference between what they paid and the new price. If the cost of the class has increased, the student will pay the price difference.