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MBBI at a glance

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Two years on campus

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Maximum $10,570/year room, board, and tuition

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Financial aid available

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48 credits—including Bible, ministry, and service courses

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BIBLE TRAINING THAT PREPARES YOU FOR A LIFETIME OF MINISTRY

Solid, basic Bible training and practical ministry experience
Spiritual development for students not immediately interested in pursuing a college degree
Biblical foundation prior to seeking vocational or specialized training

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE—ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE

Efficient: Complete the diploma option in one year or the certificate option in two years
Affordable: $14,070 per year, before student employment expectations and additional financial aid
Focused: Bible and ministry courses, with local church and outreach opportunities
Exciting: Live on campus and participate in student activities—including dorm life, amazing food, society membership, intramural sports, music and drama group opportunities, campus work, and local church ministry.

EARN YOUR BIBLE AND CHURCH MINISTRIES CERTIFICATE (BCM CERTIFICATE)

One-year (diploma) and two-year (certificate) options are available.
MBBI gives students a basic but comprehensive knowledge of the Bible, as well as the confidence to engage in a lifetime of faithful service as members of a local church.
Financial aid is available—an institute aid option unique to MBBI.
Program is built to roll into an associate or bachelor’s degree if desired—the BCM certificate will be accepted in full satisfaction of the MBU Bible core

PROGRAMS AND COURSES

BIBLE AND CHURCH MINISTRIES CERTIFICATE	CREDITS
Comprehensive Bible Training	18 CREDITS
Bible Application and Ministry	16 CREDITS
Service and Skill Development	14-25 CREDITS
	Total Credits: 48

2025-2026 COST AND FINANCIAL AID

COST BENEFITS	WHAT YOU PAY
List Price (Includes Room, Board, and Tuition)	$14,070 per year
Guaranteed Net Price (with MBU Scholarship)*	$10,570 per year
+ max Pell Grant ($14,070 -$7,395)**	$6,675 per year
+ max Wisconsin Tuition Grant ($4,850 WI residents)…($6,675-$4,850)	$1,825 per year***
+ Maximum Student Employment ($6,380)	+$4,555 per year (you earn)

*If a student completes the FAFSA and is not eligible for at least a $3,500 Pell Grant, MBU will provide an internal scholarship to bring the net price down to $10,570 to honor the guarantee. Pell Grants over $3,500 will further reduce the guaranteed net price. Students must fill out a FAFSA form to receive the guaranteed net price. MBBI students are not eligible for any other Maranatha-sponsored scholarships, but outside grants and scholarships may be available.

**see FSA’s announcement here.

***If student qualifies for all maximum grant monies.

Additional music training is available at the student’s expense. The choir fee is $30 (not tuition) plus the cost of the performance outfits, the band or orchestra fee is $50 (not tuition) plus the cost of the performance outfits, and private music lessons (based on teacher availability) cost $330 for instruction plus $50 for the studio fee. MBBI students make take university classes, but the cost is $550 for university credits above 12 each semester.

Regardless of financial need, MBBI students are required to work on campus a minimum of 20 hours per week as part of the institute program. On-campus work assignments are made directly by the HR department—no employment application is necessary. Students are compensated as per the going rate for each job/status. Students also earn MBBI academic credit for faithful service. Students desiring to work on campus more than 20 hours per week must seek permission from the program director. Through MBU’s employment mentoring program, students will develop life skills and discipline, reduce their expenses, and contribute to overall campus life. HR assigns employment positions to first-year students based upon skills and university needs. Second-year students have the first opportunity to apply for available positions.