Solution Center
Students and guests are the number one focus at LBC / Capital Seminary and Graduate School. The Solution Center is your first stop for questions about billing, financial aid and registration as well as other general college questions.
At the Solution Center, students and guests receive help with changing their schedule, paying their bill, or finding a location on campus, just to name a few. The Solution Center works in coordination with the Business Office, the Financial Aid Office, the Registrar's Office, and other offices on campus to provide students and guests the best possible service by answering their questions or assisting them in finding the answers.
Students who need to add or drop a class, set up a payment plan, or check on their financial aid should stop by and talk with the helpful staff in the Solution Center, located in the lobby of the Esbenshade Enrollment Center. Students may also call 717.569.7071 or contact them by email.
Financial Aid
Financing a college education can be an overwhelming experience. As costs continue to rise, LBC | Capital continues to provide a variety of financial aid options. LBC | Capital participates in the federal and state aid programs. The College also offers many scholarships, as well as other opportunities, to help students finance their education.
For complete details on financial aid opportunities, visit the Tuition & Financial Aid pages under the Admissions & Financial Aid sections of our website.
Doctoral Studies
The program tuition and fees includes academic fees and tuition charges. Tuition will not increase during the duration of your program. Additional expenses not included are application fee, transcript fees, continuation fees, books, software purchased by the student, housing, meals, travel, dissertation or project binding expense, and continuation fees.
Students may select a payment plan:
- Payment for program in full prior to the start of the program.
- Payments by Term: Payments are due two weeks prior to the start of each term.
- Payment Plans: Payment Plans may be arranged through the Solution Center. More information is found under "Paying Your Bill" in the student portal.
A deposit of $2,000 is due upon acceptance into the program. The deposit is non-refundable and serves to hold the student's seat in this limited enrollment program.
Doctoral Programs Cost Structure
| Program |
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| PhD in Biblical Studies |
Cost |
| Non-refundable Program Deposit (due at time of acceptance) |
$ 2,000 |
| All Inclusive Program Fee (includes tuition and all fees) |
$36,370 |
| Program Total |
$38,370 |
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| PhD in Leadership |
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| Non-refundable Program Deposit (due at time of acceptance) |
$ 2,000 |
| All Inclusive Program Fee (includes tuition and all fees) |
$36,370 |
| Program Total |
$38,370 |
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| Doctor of Ministry (2018 Start) |
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| Non-refundable Program Deposit (due at time of acceptance) |
$ 2,000 |
| All Inclusive Program Fee (includes tuition and all fees) |
$18,570 |
| Program Total |
$20,570 |
Students are responsible for travel costs associated with attending all residence experiences.
Additional Doctoral Program Fee
| Fee Type |
Cost |
| Continuation Fee (after 4 years for PhD; after 3 years for DMin) |
$1,000 per term |
Seminary
The cohort program package price for the student will not increase during their program as long as the student remains in their cohort schedule. Payment plans are available through the Solution Center at 717-560-8254, or email Solution Center.
Program Cost Structure
| Program |
Full Program |
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| Master of Arts in Biblical Studies |
48 Credits |
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$26,560 |
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| Prices do not include application fee, payment plan fee, books, add/drop fees or any other applicable fee. |
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| Master of Arts in Christian Care |
48 Credits |
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$26,560 |
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| Prices do not include application fee, payment plan fee, books, add/drop fees or any other applicable fee. |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry |
48 Credits |
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$26,560 |
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| Prices do not include application fee, payment plan fee, books, add/drop fees or any other applicable fee. |
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| Master of Divinity |
72 Credits |
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$39,840 |
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Additional 30 credits after completing Capital's MABS, MACC, or MAM |
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$16,600 |
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| Prices do not include application fee, payment plan fee, books, add/drop fees or any other applicable fee. |
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| Graduate Certificates |
Tuition per Credit |
Audit Per Course |
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$535 |
$295 |
Graduate School
The cohort program package price for the student will not increase during their program as long as the student remains in their cohort schedule. Payment plans are available through the Solution Center at 717-560-8254, or email Solution Center.
Program Cost Structure
| Program | Full Program | |
| Master of Arts in Professional Counseling-PA | 48 Credits | |
| | $26,560 | |
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| Master of Arts in Professional Counseling-MD | 60 Credits | |
| | $33,200 | |
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| Master of Education, Consulting Resource Teacher | 39 Credits | Audit per Course |
| | $21,580 | $295 |
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| Master of Education in School Counseling | 48 Credits | Audit per Course |
| | $26,560 | $295 |
Student Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
| Application Fee | $40 |
| Student Service Fee* | $55 (per course, included in cohort fee) |
| Student Service Fee* | $75 (per term if not in cohort) |
| Late Registration Fee | $50 |
| Account Service Fee | $125 (one-time fee applied to any unpaid balance over $500 each term) |
| Monthly Service Fee | $40 (applied to any balance over $100) |
| Schedule Change (add/drop) | $15 |
| Transcript Fee | $5 |
| Course Fees | various |
| Capstone Fees | |
| Library Binding Fee | $30 |
| Microfilm Fee | $25 |
| Project Fees | |
| Personal Copy Binding Fee (optional) | $25 |
*Student Service Fee includes access to Library, Computer Lab, as well as parking on campus. Fee does apply to non-cohort programs.
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School reserves the right to make adjustments in fees and tuition costs. Current information is contained in the semester registration materials.
Tuition Refund Policy
Capital Seminary & Graduate School tuition refunds are based on percentage of course completed.
| 0% to 10% of the course | 100% refund |
| 11% to 20% of the course | 90% refund |
| 21% to 30% of the course | 75% refund |
| 31% to 40% of the course | 50% refund |
| 41% to 50% of the course | 25% refund |
| 51% to 100% of the course | No refund |
| Audit | No refund |
Federal Refund Policy
Students who completely withdraw from classes during the first 60% of the enrollment period and have received federal Direct Loans will be subject to the Federal Refund Policy. This policy is in addition to the Capital Seminary and Graduate School's institutional refund policy. The student's withdrawal date is either:
- The date the student began the Capital Seminary & Graduate School withdrawal process or officially notified Capital Seminary & Graduate School of the intent to withdraw;
- The midpoint of the enrollment period for a student who leaves without notifying Capital; or
- The student's last date of enrollment at a documented academically-related activity.
Students may only receive the amount of federal aid money that they have "earned" which is determined by a special federal refund formula. A copy of the worksheet used for this calculation can be requested from the Financial Aid Office.
Refunds will be returned in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, Capital Seminary & Graduate School aid, and private aid.
Payment Policy
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School offers students two methods by which they may pay their bill:
- Pay all charges for the semester in full (after deducting your confirmed financial aid) by the following due dates: Winter/Spring - December 15, Summer - May 15, Fall - August 15
- A monthly payment plan is available through NelNet Business Solution. For more information, contact the Solution Center at 717-560-8254, or email Solution Center.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to pay for the semester in full, you must enroll in the monthly payment plan. Failure to comply with one of the two plans listed above will generate an account service fee of $125 plus $40 per month on any unpaid balance.