Mentoring Fees
Administrative fees and registration procedures for students
Fees Rationale
Calvary Life Tutors (CLT) has structured the costs of its academic programmes to keep them at an affordable level for all students. Student fees quoted are a guideline and special courses may deviate from this. According to our policy of disclosure, a clear indication of fees will be given with the description of a course or programme.
Fees in U.S. Dollars
Notional credits indicated are the minimum number of credits for a qualification and students may opt for programmes with up to 30 credits higher than indicated. Fees will increase accordingly in proportion to the credit increase (courses calculated at US $14 per notional Credit).
See Registration Fees for an explanation of the cost structure and regulations regarding registration. These payments are received at the local Main Campus for forex transfers.
| Qualification Level | Notional Credits |
Total Credits |
U.S. Dollar Fee |
| Registration (programmes) | 90-150 | — | $90 |
| Certificate (1st phase) | 80 | 80 | $1120 |
| Diploma (2nd phase) | 80 | 160 | $1120 |
| Advanced Diploma (3rd phase) | 80 | 240 | $1120 |
| Higher Diploma (4th phase) | 80 | 320 | $1120 |
| Bachelor (5th phase) | 80 | 400 | $1120 |
| Honours (or experience) | 120 | 520 | $1680 |
| Masters (or combined M) | 180 | 700 | $2520 |
| Doctoral (Thesis) | 150 | 850 | $2100 |
We are aware of the alternate uses of the terms Dissertation and Thesis. Calvary University uses these terms as indicated here: Masters Dissertation and Doctoral Thesis. Although the world is divided on the interpretation of the terms, CLT indicates its preference without stating that the alternate use of the terms is in error.
Fees for Alternative Programmes
The Bachelor includes the previous Higher Diploma qualification. The Higher Diploma is a terminal qualification for those who choose not to (or cannot) complete the Bachelor degree. A Masters degree may follow a Bachelor if the student is 40 years or older. It contains selected courses not taken in the omitted Honours degree. The requirement will be stipulated upon enrolment for the Masters course and usually includes a selection of 4 to 6 courses to provide an academic foundation to the combined M-programme.
| Qualification Level | Notional Credits |
Total Credits |
U.S. Dollar Fee |
| Registration (programmes) | 90-180 | — | $90 |
| Registration (for single courses) + $10 for each additional course |
10-29 | — | $30 max $90 |
| Graduation – formal ceremony (optional to attend where arranged, gown & cap extra) |
$40 | ||
| Higher Diploma (before degree) | 80 | 320 | $1120 |
| Postgraduate Diploma (after degree) | 120+ max 160 |
520 | $1680+ |
| Masters (combined after Bachelor) | 180 | 700 | $2520 |
Note: The Post-graduate Diploma (PGD) stands on its own. It can be earned in various fields and is only available to students already holding a Bachelor degree. Its main purpose is to change direction towards a Masters in the same field as the PGD.
This involves paying only registration fees directly to Calvary University if all materials can be offered at the main Campus Learning Centre. These Centres then determine, in consultation with CU, what the tuition fees will be for each course. All other courses using prescribed textbooks, Web-based tests and a Resource CD have prescribed fees based on the number of credits allocated to the course.
Acceptable Centres
Acceptable (accredited) Campus Learning Centres will be those who adhere to a standard of accreditation according to which an internal quality management system is maintained. The Standards of Accreditation as published and managed by Christian Quality Assurance (CQA) is one such acceptable standard to which CU adheres. CU will not compromise on these widely accepted standards and will not apply for any other secular accreditation which will multiply fees due to a costly and time-consuming administrative process.
Administrative Fees
Calvary University has set application fees per qualification or per 120/160 notional credits (30/60 semester credits) which lead to a qualification at $90. This includes entry to any course, subject or module which forms part of a selected programme, the assessments, moderation of assignments, communication from the CAP* on the Web, use of career track planning programmes, the advanced life-long CV builder, certification and group postage. Postage to individuals will be $5 extra. Registration fees do not include any tuition fees, textbooks or a graduation fee.
*Note: Calvary Academic Platform.
| Cost Item | U.S. Dollar Fee |
| Registration – 1 course/subject | $30 |
| Extra per additional course/subject | $10 |
| Registration – 6 courses (maximum cost of programme registration) |
$90 |
| Registration Extension – 12 months | $30 |
| Graduation – formal ceremony (optional to attend, gown & cap extra) |
$40 |
| Graduation Certificate + postage | $20 + $10 |
| Transcript of Certificate + postage | $5 + $5 |
| Extra Graduation Certificate + postage | $5 + $5 |
Tuition Fees
An enrolment fee as determined by the Registrar, Dean or local Calvary Group leader must accompany the application form to enrol at the local study entity. When the student is accepted for training, this fee becomes non-refundable.
The monthly fee per single student and for couples is determined by the local administration and is paid monthly, or as otherwise arranged.
The enrolment fee includes tuition, lecture guides, work books, tests and assessments but not textbooks, certification or gowns. It also excludes the cost of recommended books (an optional choice of books to be added to the student’s library).
Certification Fee
Calvary University has set the certification fee at $20 per qualification certificate. Additionally a transcript may be requested at any stage for a further $5 plus postage and handling of $5.
Cancellation and Refunds
We believe that the student will be completely satisfied with his or her studies. However, if it is necessary for a student to discontinue studies, the following refund policy will apply:
- A written request for a refund must be received by the office of the Registrar of the local Tuition Centre.
- A valid reason must be given for the discontinuation.
- The student will be refunded for monthly fees for months in which he/she has not yet started studying. The CU registration and any local enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made more than three months after the date of terminating studies.
Re-registration
Student registration is valid for 24 months. All work towards completion of a programme must be handed in within 24 months from the date of registration for the specific qualification. A two month extention is granted at no cost upon request. A 12 month extension is granted at a fee of $30 (without going through the admission process for the same qualification).
All enquiries about finances should be made at a local Calvary Group unless the student is registered with CU as not belonging to such a local group. In such a case the student may make enquiry through the Website, simply by stating his or her student number, in order to identify the student on the student database.
Course Materials
Each student (or in some courses: couples) and regular visitors, must purchase course materials in order to attend a class or study group. Individual guides, lecture books, work books or CD's are not for sale. No one is allowed to attend a CU class without having registered or without course materials. Please obtain financial information for a specific course at the Centre/Group concerned.
Fees for Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA of Calvary University is different from other similar qualifications in that it gives entry to students who do not have a Bachelor degree. It does so by arranging the courses in phases which lead to qualifications. Once the student has completed the three phases that provide a Bachelor in Business Administration, he or she (conditionally) has admission to the rest of the MBA. Students who have a Bachelor degree complete all the same phases and also receive the qualifications associated with each phase.
| Phase Number | Qualification awarded |
Notional Credits |
U.S. Dollar Fee |
| Registration per phase | (Admission) | — | $90 |
| Phase 1 | Certificate | 120 | $1680 |
| Phase 2 | Diploma | 120 | $1680 |
| Phase 3 | Bachelor | 160 | $2240 |
| Phase 4 | Honours | 120 | $1680 |
| Phase 5 (M-Dissertation) | Masters | 180 | $2240 |
| Total MBA Fee | MBA | 700 | $9,970 |
