Admissions

You are one step closer to becoming an AFLBS student!

We are committed to helping you through the application process. Refer to the information below for steps to applying, scholarship information, and answers to your financial questions.

Steps to Applying:

Application form - fill out completely and sign on the
back page. Please include two small photos of yourself and a $20 application
fee. (application fee is waived if received before February 1st or $50 if
received after August 1st when applying for the Fall semester)
Health form - must be completed by a physician. All
students are required to have/show proof of Health Insurance (a copy of
your insurance card is adequate).
Three Recommendation forms – The following three recommendations are required for admission to AFLBS:

Pastor Recommendation– To be completed by a pastor, youth pastor, or congregation president. Not a family member.
Spiritual Mentor Recommendation – An older adult who has had a godly influence on your life. (i.e. a Youth leader, mentor, Sunday school teacher).
Teacher or Employer Recommendation - A high school or college teacher or someone you have worked for.

All recommendations must be sealed, signed, and returned by the reference to the AFLBS Office.
Transcripts - official transcripts are required from your high school and any colleges you have attended. If you are in the middle of a semester at the time of application, an unofficial transcript may be sent immediately and an final official transcript at the time of graduation or completion of the semester.

Application Deadlines for Fall Semester:

All application materials must be submitted on or before the one of the following dates in order to be considered for admission.

December 1– $20 application fee waived and receive a free AFLBS Hoodie
February 1 – $20 application fee waived and receive a free AFLBS T-shirt
After February 1 – application fee increases to $20; receive a free AFLBS T-shirt
After August 1 – application fee increases to $50

Application Deadlines for Spring Semester:

Often, students choose to start during the Spring semester. The application deadline for starting in January is November 15. Applicants must follow all the steps listed above in order to be considered for admission. Applications received after November 15 will be subject to a $30 application fee increase. Either the full semester amount or a minimum down payment of $2,600 is due by December 1.

Click here to request an application, or download and print the materials below.

Applications will not be approved until all the necessary papers have been received. Once your file is complete and reviewed by the AFLBS Admissions Team and the AFLBS Dean, you will be notified by mail if you have been accepted.

Cost:

AFLBS offers an affordable tuition rate and a very

reasonable room and board plan. Many friends of AFLBS, alumni, financial supporters,

and churches donate money to keep AFLBS as affordable as possible. The

total cost per year at AFLBS is currently $9,300. This amount includes tuition, room, board, and other necessary fees.

Either the full semester amount or the minimum down payment of $2,950 is due at the time of registration for the semester you are applying for. This amount should be in the form of cash, check, money order or cashier’s check. Payment plans may be arranged with the AFLBS Student Accounts Manager. Prepayments can be made at any time. For more details on costs and payments, please refer to the Financial Planning for AFLBS sheet.

Scholarships:

Scholarships are available at AFLBS. For incoming students, scholarships are reviewed and issued on the deadline dates listed below. For current students, scholarships are reviewed each fall and spring. The scholarship application form must be filled out in its entirety and mailed to our office by the deadlines listed below. Incoming students must complete the admissions application process before being considered for an AFLBS scholarship. Filling out this application does not guarantee that you will receive scholarship help. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee and distributed based on financial need, academics, and Christian service experience.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

February 1 – Decision letters mailed by mid-March
June 15 – Decision letters mailed by mid-July
After June 15 – students may still apply, however, funds will be more limited. Time of notification will vary depending on the time of application.

If you need help with the application process, please feel free to contact the AFLBS Office at 763-544-9501 or aflbs@aflc.org.