For detailed cost information about Christ For The Nations Institute, please view the section below that best describes your student type. All costs are based on being a full-time student. Our tuition & fees are subject to change.

Single Student

Tuition
Cost/Credit Hour $210.00
Full time (18-22 credit hours/semester) $3230.00
Summer Credit* $930.00

*The summer credit is a requirement and must be completed within the first year by participating in an international outreach or an on-campus internship.

Tuition Discounts

If eligible, discounts will be applied to the tuition for full-time students enrolled at Christ For The Nations Institute. The deadline to apply for a tuition discount is the time of add/drop each semester. If a student is on a payment plan, the discount will be applied to the second payment. Tuition discounts cannot be combined.

  • The 20/10 Discount
    The 20/10 Discount is offered to students called to serve in their local church or ministry. This discount provides a ministry with the opportunity to assist a student by providing 20% of the student tuition expense. Christ For The Nations Institute will apply an additional discount of 10% of the student tuition only. To be considered for the discount, the applicant must be accepted as a student at Christ For The Nations Institute and be enrolled full time.
  • Alumni Discount
    The Alumni Discount offered by Christ For The Nations Institute amounts to a 10% tuition discount per semester for immediate family members of CFNI Alumni. To be eligible for the discount, the student must be enrolled full time on campus in Dallas, TX. The alumnus must have completed at least one semester at CFNI and have a zero balance on their school bill. The discount is valid for the Fall and Spring semesters only. An immediate family member is defined as a spouse or child of the Alumnus.
  • Family Discount
    The Family Discount is a 30% tuition discount per semester for immediate family members living in the same household, studying concurrently and on a full-time basis at Christ For The Nations Institute. The discount is valid as long as the immediate family members (which are defined as parents, children, brothers, sisters, and spouses) are enrolled and paying tuition. The first student will pay the designated tuition rate and the discount is applied to the tuition expense of the second student.
Housing
Dormitory $1045.00
Deluxe* $1135.00
Semi-private* $1435.00
Private* $2430.00

*Subject to availability and qualifications.

Meal Plan
Value Meal Plan 7 Meals per Week $1560.00
Small Meal Plan 10 Meals per Week $1860.00
Large Meal Plan 14 Meals per Week $2260.00

Meal plans are required for all single on-campus students unless an exemption has been granted from the meal provider.

Administrative Fees
Application Fee* $50.00
Add/Drop Fee $25.00
Graduation Fee (Early Registration) $100.00
Graduation Fee (Regular Registration) $125.00
Graduation Fee (Late Registration) $150.00
Registration Fee $50.00
Late Registration Fee $100.00

All fees are non-refundable.
*Required fee.

Finance & Housing Fees
Affidavit: 1 Day $10.00
Affidavit: 2-3 Day $5.00
Inspection Failure Fee $50.00
Room Change Fee $50.00
Room Change Fee (Families) $100.00
Housing Fee (per semester)* $125.00
Lost Key Fee $15.00
Deferment Fee (per semester) $250.00
Account Past Due Fee $50.00
Second Parking sticker $5.00
Student Service Fee (per semester)* $350.00
ID Card Replacement $20.00
Music Building Access Fee $225.00
Meal Plan Change Fee $50.00

All fees are non-refundable.
*Required fee.

Elective Opportunities
Private Lessons Includes Voice, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Violin, and Drums $430.00
Group Classes Includes Music Theory, Composition and Arranging, Sight-singing and Ear Training, Dance, Acting, and Photography $330.00
Remedial Lessons Remedial English courses are required for international students who need assistance with the English language. Classes are offered at Level 1 through Level 4 and are held one night per week. $390.00

Note: Not all classes are available every semester, some alternate between Fall and Spring Semesters.
After the add/drop date, Elective Opportunities are non-refundable.

MARRIED/FAMILY STUDENT

Tuition
Cost/Credit Hour $210.00
Full time (18-22 credit hours/semester) $3230.00
Summer Credit* $930.00

*The summer credit is a requirement and must be completed within the first year by participating in an international outreach or an on-campus internship.

Tuition Discounts

If eligible, discounts will be applied to the tuition for full-time students enrolled at Christ For The Nations Institute. The deadline to apply for a tuition discount is the time of add/drop each semester. If a student is on a payment plan, the discount will be applied to the second payment. Tuition discounts cannot be combined.

  • The 20/10 Discount
    The 20/10 Discount is offered to students called to serve in their local church or ministry. This discount provides a ministry with the opportunity to assist a student by providing 20% of the student tuition expense. Christ For The Nations Institute will apply an additional discount of 10% of the student tuition only. To be considered for the discount, the applicant must be accepted as a student at Christ For The Nations Institute and be enrolled full time.
  • Alumni Discount
    The Alumni Discount offered by Christ For The Nations Institute amounts to a 10% tuition discount per semester for immediate family members of CFNI Alumni. To be eligible for the discount, the student must be enrolled full time on campus in Dallas, TX. The alumnus must have completed at least one semester at CFNI and have a zero balance on their school bill. The discount is valid for the Fall and Spring semesters only. An immediate family member is defined as a spouse or child of the Alumnus.
  • Family Discount
    The Family Discount is a 30% tuition discount per semester for immediate family members living in the same household, studying concurrently and on a full-time basis at Christ For The Nations Institute. The discount is valid as long as the immediate family members (which are defined as parents, children, brothers, sisters, and spouses) are enrolled and paying tuition. The first student will pay the designated tuition rate and the discount is applied to the tuition expense of the second student.
Housing
Small 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom $2600.00
Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom $2900.00
Small 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom $3280.00
Large 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $3780.00
Small 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $4080.00
Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $4320.00

Housing options are not guaranteed, but are subject to availability and qualifications. Housing prices are per semester.

Administrative Fees
Application Fee* $50.00
Add/Drop Fee $25.00
Graduation Fee (Early Registration) $100.00
Graduation Fee (Regular Registration) $125.00
Graduation Fee (Late Registration) $150.00
Registration Fee $50.00
Late Registration Fee $100.00

All fees are non-refundable.
*Required fee.

Finance & Housing Fees
Affidavit: 1 Day $10.00
Affidavit: 2-3 Day $5.00
Inspection Failure Fee $50.00
Room Change Fee $100.00
Housing Fee (per semester)* $125.00
Lost Key Fee $15.00
Deferment Fee (per semester) $250.00
Account Past Due Fee $50.00
Second Parking sticker $5.00
Student Service Fee (per semester)* $350.00
ID Card Replacement $20.00
Music Building Access Fee $225.00
Meal Plan Change Fee $50.00

All fees are non-refundable.
*Required fee.

Elective Opportunities
Private Lessons Includes Voice, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Violin, and Drums $430.00
Group Classes Includes Music Theory, Composition and Arranging, Sight-singing and Ear Training, Dance, Acting and Photography $330.00
Remedial Lessons Remedial English courses are required for international students who need assistance with the English language. Classes are offered at Level 1 through Level 4 and are held one night per week. $390.00

Note: Not all classes are available every semester, some alternate between Fall and Spring Semesters.
After the add/drop date, Elective Opportunities are non-refundable.

Preschool (Children 13 months - 4 years old)
Individual Child Rate $1650.00
Per additional child $1200.00

Online STUDENT

Tuition
Tuition $500.00 per course
Technology Fee $100.00 per term
Tuition Discounts
  • Continuation Discount
    Students who stay continuously enrolled will receive a 15% tuition discount. This discount will automatically be applied to students who register for each consecutive term.
  • 20/10 Discount
    The 20/10 Discount provides a church or ministry an opportunity to support a student by covering 20% of their tuition expense. Additionally, Christ For The Nations Institute offers an extra 10% discount exclusively on tuition fees. To qualify for the discount, the applicant must be accepted as a CFNI Online Student.
Other Fees
Deferment Fee* $50.00
Workbook Fee** $15.00
Late Registration Fee $100.00

*A deferment fee is applied when a student chooses to use the payment plan. This plan includes a 40% down payment at the time of registration, followed by two additional payments.
**Some courses include PDF workbooks for the price of $15.00 each. Students are responsible for purchasing any additional required textbooks from their preferred vendors.

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