Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an Apostolic University?
Apostolic is a term that refers to a spiritually mature person that follows the teachings of Christ. The word derives from “Apostle” which is a Greek word (apóstolos) and means "one sent forth."
Our Apostolic Academy is focused on training believers to have their entire lives focused on Christ and a lifestyle that constantly refines one's character to step into a more mature faith coupled with spiritual wisdom and understanding.
What is the University's Teaching Style?
We are an immersive learning environment. Whether you are taking online or in-person classes, our professors care about your well-being and will genuinely nurture your learning path to ensure that you succeed.
All of our classes are taught live and each class encourages healthy discussion and questions. We incorporate Scripture with Spiritual Understanding so that you receive a well-balanced "Word & Spirit" full gospel education.
You will be assigned a Pastoral Advisor and you will also be assigned a prayer partner so that your educational journey is constantly being spiritually supported.
What is your accreditation and educational standing?
We operate, by permission, outside of the federal education system because we have a religious exemption. We are approved from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate as a Religious Education Institution in the State of California. We are compliant with all Regulations of the California Education Code section § 94874(e.)
Our curriculum and professors are overseen by the Trumpets of Tirzah Pastoral Board in addition to the University's Advisory Board. We are compliant with all spiritual oversight in addition to state and federal regulations. CLICK HERE for more details.
Financial Questions
Do you accept FAFSA?
No, we do not accept financial aid or loans through FAFSA. FAFSA is a federally owned agency through the United States government. As a religious education institution, we have approval to operate outside of the federal education system, so we are unable to accept FAFSA.
Do you offer financial aid?
As a nonprofit, our courses are already offered at a deep discount. We offer payment plans on all of our courses. The fees for any given course can be divided up over the duration of that course. But all course fees are due in full prior to the course ending. After you apply, you'll be given options before you fully enroll. Our Admissions Office will help you with the process.
Will I receive a 1098-T at the end of the year so I can claim educational expenses?
No, as a religious institution, we are not affiliated with the US Federal Educational System. The 1098-T form is a form used by the US government. As a religious institution, we have exemption from the state of California to operate outside of the federal education system. You should consult your accountant about any possible tax exemptions for your individual situation.
Besides tuition, what other fees will I need to pay?
We believe in keeping costs as low as possible. You will need to buy course books and homework supplies. We strive to keep book prices low. You can expect to pay anywhere from $200 - $400 per year, or 7-month course, total for books.
Upon enrollment, you will be provided a book list for your course along with links of where to purchase. Most books have a digital and hard copy option. If you find the same exact book elsewhere (other than from the link) you can purchase it from anywhere you choose.
Accelerated Learning
What is the Accelerated Learning Path?
We have a non-negotiable prerequisite which is our Certificate in Transformational Leadership. Think of this as a General Education required course that other universities have. Despite other education or degrees you have attained, we still require that you take this foundational course because all of our other curriculum has the principles in this course as the foundation.
We offer the Accelerated Learning Path as an option so you can accelerate your graduating timeline. That means, upon approval, you can take the Certificate in Transformational Leadership at the same time you start one of our other courses.
Our Admissions Office will be happy to work with you in deciding your personal coursework and timeline.
Transfers
Do you allow transfer from other Universities?
Yes - we are happy to transfer an existing degree from a previous university to continue your higher education at Tirzah University. Your degree must be in a Christian discipline in order to continue higher education with us. We do require an official transcript and there is a transfer fee.
I already have a degree, do I still have to take the prerequisite?
Yes - because we have spiritual responsibility with education, our Certificate in Transformational Leadership is the foundation on which all of our principles rest upon. We are accountable to the Lord for educating others and want to ensure that anyone who graduates from Tirzah University has learned the core foundations of living a Christian life and has had life application training.
We offer an Accelerated Learning Path so that you can take the Certificate in Transformational Leadership at the same time that you take another course.
Can I transfer my credits or just my degree?
We can only transfer a full degree. We do not accept credits towards our courses. Anyone who has already earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, in a Christian discipline, at another university is eligible to jump into our Master of Divinity or Doctorate programs.
We also require that your degree has been attained in the last 3 years. As we are all on a journey of spiritual growth, degrees that were earned in a different phase of life will not have the same educational impact on one's current self.
All transfers still have to take our prerequisite but may also choose to enroll in the Accelerated Learning Path.
What is the process for transferring my degree?
Our Admissions Office will help walk you through it. Most universities have a student portal that you can log into and will allow you to send your transcript to us digitally. We do require transcript authentication.
Usually this is a fairly quick process. Once you request your transcript from your previous university, we typically will receive it within 7 days.
Do you need my transcript before I enroll?
Anyone is able to enroll, without a transcript or previous higher education, into our Certificate in Transformational Leadership course. If you are looking to enroll in our MDiv or Doctorate programs and want to transfer your BA degree, then "Yes" we need your authenticated transcript, and your transfer fee, prior to your actual enrollment. Our Admissions Office will help walk you through the process and the timeline.
We are here to make your transfer easy and stress-free.
How much is the transfer fee?
Our transfer fee covers the costs to transfer over your existing education into our education management system so that you have a seamless education transcript.
The transfer fee starts at $500 to transfer over a Bachelor degree and goes up to transfer any other graduate degrees.
Get to Know us before you commit!
We invite you to connect with our community before you commit to taking courses. Earning your trust is an important step in your educational process and we want you to be confident in moving forward as you choose Tirzah University.
Our Founder hosts live streams every Wednesday night where you can come into fellowship before the teaching AND we have a weekly podcast that comes out each Monday. PLUS you can find us on most social media outlets by searching for "Trumpets of Tirzah." You can also join us for a one-time event or workshop.
Still have Questions?
We are here to serve you! You can contact us anytime with any other questions that you have.
Our Admissions Office is open Monday-Friday from 10am - 4pm Pacific Standard Time.
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