Admissions
How to apply, where to live, and an overview of the costs of a Founders Seminary education.
Admissions Overview
At Founders Seminary, students are called to pursue lives that honor Christ and reflect the moral and spiritual maturity expected of leaders in the church.
These standards are rooted in the qualifications for elders as outlined in Scripture (e.g., 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9) and aligned with the seminary’s doctrinal commitments.
At Founders Seminary, students are evaluated for candidacy each semester to ensure their ongoing suitability for ministry preparation. The faculty and administration carefully consider each student’s candidacy status based on three primary factors: academic performance, financial responsibility, and moral conduct. Candidacy status is required to continue progressing toward graduation and ultimately to complete the seminary’s program.
Student Housing
Known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and reasonable cost of living compared to other parts of Florida (and the country), Cape Coral provides an excellent environment for seminary students and their families.
Our seminary community, including members of Grace Baptist Church, is eager to assist students in locating suitable accommodations. Whether you’re looking for an apartment, a rental home, or shared housing, local resources and connections within the church and school can help you find the perfect place to call home during your studies.
With a mix of affordability, safety, and accessibility, Cape Coral offers an ideal setting for focusing on your education and ministry preparation while enjoying all the benefits of living in sunny Southwest Florida.
Tuition & Fees
Founders Seminary is committed to being one of the most affordable seminaries in America.
We see value in not burdening our students with tremendous debt that can cripple young families and prospective churches. For this reason, Founders Seminary is heavily subsidized by the support of donors.
$300 per credit hour
$400 per course, plus $50 application fee
Logos Student Fee /Digital platforms fee (this will be issued upon an approved application)
$50 non-refundable fee for processing admission applications
$50 fee covers administrative costs associated with course enrollment
$100 fee charged for registering after the regular enrollment period
$50 fee is applied for changes to course schedules after the second week of the course
Supports access to seminary libraries, databases, and research tools
This is a variable cost for qualified graduates. It covers the cost of processing graduation applications, diplomas, and ceremonies. May include the following (this list of fees varies from semester to semester and will be emailed to prospective graduating students at the beginning of their final semester):
For the regalia for commencement
One-time fee for issuing final transcripts (or additional copies)
For the physical diploma and folio
For students who do not attend the graduation ceremony
A gift from the institution (not mandatory)
