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Campus Visits are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30AM or 1:30PM Central Standard Time.
During your visit, you’ll tour the campus and have an advising session with an Admissions Specialist. To schedule a campus visit at Christ For The Nations, click the button below. We look forward to seeing you!

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We are excited to walk with you as your time at Christ For The Nations Institute begins. CFNI is where you will be trained and empowered to walk boldly in your God-given calling. Since 1970, we have trained and commissioned over 40,000 students to carry the Word of God with them as they enter new cultures, regions, and areas of ministry and the workplace. We are here to help ensure that you are well-prepared for the future God has in store for you.

Steps to Apply

11 Apply to CFNI and pay the Application Fee
To complete the CFNI admissions application, click HERE.
22Submit Required Admissions Documents
Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package.
For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:
  • Pastoral Recommendation
  • Personal Recommendation
  • High School Transcript
  • College Transcript(s) (if applicable)
  • Photo
  • Student Handbook and Ethical Positions Agreement
  • Health History Form I & II
  • Immunization Records
  • Salvation Experience Summary
  • Copy of Identification
 
Other Documents if Applicable:
  • Proof of Marital Status
  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Custody Letter (if bringing your child without your spouse)
  • Divorce Letter
  • Study without Spouse Agreement
  • Spousal Support Letter
33Receive Admissions Decision

Upon submitting all required admissions documents, your completed application package will be sent to our Review Committee for an admissions decision. You will be notified by your Admissions Advisor as soon as a decision has been made.

44Register for the Semester

Once you’re accepted and registration is open, you can register in your student portal! Please note that to complete registration, you will either need to pay in full or select a payment plan for an additional fee.

International

We are glad that you have chosen Christ For The Nations Institute as the place where you study God’s Word and prepare for future ministry. CFNI is more than just a school. We exist to train world changers to enter all cultures of the world, taking with them the message of Jesus Christ. Our foundation is cemented in Scriptural truths, and the Bible remains to be the foundational text for every curriculum we introduce. Since 1970, we have been a home to students from over 75 nations, and we happily welcome more every year. We are here to make fulfilling your dream of coming to CFNI a smooth and simple process.

Steps to Apply

To start your application process, please fill out this form found HERE.

Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package. Once we have received all of the required documents, your completed application package will be submitted to the Review Committee to determine an admissions decision.

For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:

All documents must be translated into English.
 
  • Pastoral Recommendation
  • Personal Recommendation
  • One-minute video
  • High School Transcript translated into English
  • College Transcript(s) translated to English (if applicable)
  • Photo
  • Student Handbook and Ethical Positions Agreement
  • Health History Form I, II, III
  • Immunization Records
  • Salvation Experience Summary
 
Other Documents if Applicable:
  • Proof of Marital Status (Marriage Certificate)
  • Divorce Decree
  • Custody Letter
  • Spousal Support Agreement
  • Childcare Agreement
  • Doctors Letter
  • An I-20 is required to request an F Student Visa from the US Embassy in your country. There is an extensive immigration process with required documents that must be completed for CFNI to issue an I-20. CFNI serves hundreds of international applicants each semester and I-20s are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Immigration Document Requirements: Copy of passport for applicant and any accompanying family members
  • Home address verification
  • Proof of funds for one year in a bank statement
  • Student Financial Agreement
  • Sponsor Financial Agreement (if applicable) 
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable) 
  • Child’s Birth Certificate (if applicable) 
 
Please review the financial requirements for the I-20:

Why do I Have to Prove Funds?

As an F-1 student, the US government requires you to prove to the DSOs that you have the finances available to support yourself for one academic year before the DSO can issue your 1-20.

Proving Funds for your 1-20 is NOT your bill. This is CFNl’s estimate of how much a student might spend while living inside the US for one academic year. CFNI reports this number to SEVP, and SEVP requires students to prove that it is available to the student should they need it. CFNI truly expects these funds to be available to youif you need them.

Amount of Funds You Must Prove:

$20,000 USD – for the student
$10,000 USD – for the spouse of the student (if applicable)
$5,500 USD – for each child of the student (if applicable)

Requirements:

Approved Types of Proof
The assets must be liquid. We will not accept proof of ownership of property, nor future earnings. Present one or more of these documents to equal the needed funds:
  • Savings/Checking Account (bank statement or bank letter)
  • Bonds, Stocks, or Retirement Funds that can be liquidated
  • A letter from the bank on official letterhead stating that the required amount is available. (Must be dated and signed by a bank Must include account holder’s name.)

Information Required on Documents: Financial documents must be issued by the bank or financial institution and specifically state all of the following:
  • Name of the account This must match the name on the Sponsor Agreement.
  • The date that the statement was
  • Current account balance or specific knowledge that the account holds enough funds to meet the minimum.
  • Denomination or Currency type of Funds in the account. Note: The account does not need to be in USD, but the amount needs to convert to match the minimum required.
Note: Computer screenshots and ATM receipts cannot be accepted.

Student Personal Funds If the bank statement has your name on it (the F-1 student’s name) then you do not need a sponsor.

Sponsored By An Individual

If the bank statement has your name on it (the F-1 student’s name) then you do not need a sponsor.

If the bank statement has your Father’s, Mother’s, Spouse’s, or anyone else’s name, that person must fill out andsign the CFNI Sponsor Financial Agreement.

Sponsored by a Company, Organization or Church

If an organization wants to financially sponsor you to study at CFNI, please submit a letter on official company letterhead and provide appropriate financial documents to show the company has reserved these funds for your education.

The letter should include:

  • Student’s Name
  • Promise to pay educational funds for a student to study at CFNI
  • Amount of Money the company is promising to the student each year
  • Signature of person authorized to sign for the company
  • Date of signature
  • Completed on Company Letterhead
  • The name of the company on the letterhead must match the name on the document that proves funds are available
  • Financial documents should be held in the CFNI Sponsor Agreement mentioned above

Can I Use More than One Bank Statement?

Yes! You can use up to two bank statements.

Yes! You can use any combination of bank statements, sponsor agreements, etc. We only require that they all add up to the required amount (see above).

Bringing a Spouse or Dependent Children

The F visa allows you to bring dependents with you. You may bring your spouse or dependent children if they are younger than 21 years old.

Additional documentation:

  • Spouse: Spouse’s passport, your Marriage Certificate, and translation if not in
  • Children: Each child’s passport and birth certificate showing they are your
  • You will need to show additional funds for each See the link at the top of this page for the current amount.

Note: If your spouse or child is a US citizen, you do not need to include them in your application

After receiving your I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee for your I-901 form. Since you need an F-1 Visa to enter the United States as a student, you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before going to the United States embassy or consulate for your Visa interview.

*If you do not pay the I-901 SEVIS fee, your Visa application will be denied by the Department of State. To learn more and pay the SEVIS fee, click HERE.

For helpful information on preparing for your Visa interview, click HERE.
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States

Online

CFNI Online offers you the flexibility necessary to earn a Christian Ministry degree at your own pace. You are a few clicks away from experiencing practical, Spirit-filled education designed with you in mind.

Steps to Apply

Apply to CFNI and pay the Application Fee
To complete the CFNI admissions application, click HERE.
Submit Required Admissions Documents
Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package.

For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:
  • Pastoral Recommendation
  • High School Transcript College Transcript(s) (if applicable)
  • Salvation Experience Summary

Other Documents if Applicable:
  • Ministry Resume
Receive Admissions Decision
Upon submitting all required admissions documents, your completed application package will be sent to our Review Committee for an admissions decision. You will be notified by your Admissions Advisor as soon as a decision has been made.
Register for the Term
Once you’re accepted and registration is open, you can register for the term in your student portal! Please note that to complete registration, you will either need to pay in full or select a payment plan for an additional fee.

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We understand that attending Christ For The Nations Institute is an investment of your time and resources. The cost of study should not prevent you from attending CFNI, but inspire you to believe God for greater provision. We are excited for what He has yet to do in your life!
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