ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) of TBI is offered to students who have taken college-level studies in high school. If students receive a rating of 3, 4, or 5, they may request credit at TBI for that subject. Arrangements for AP testing are made through high school counselors.

TBI will also consider for advanced placement the testing programs of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the military (USAF/DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests (SSTs), and the American Council on Education’s recommendation for educational experiences in the Armed Forces and in non-collegiate organization.

AP, CLEP, and/or DANTES credits are given only for those courses that are reflected in the curriculum of TBI. A maximum of 15 semester hours of credit will be awarded through these tests. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to TBI.

EARLY ADMISSION

A few qualified students may be accepted each year for early admission from high school. In general, the student must have completed the eleventh year of high school, have a B average or better, have fewer than two units to complete for graduation, and have the permission of the high school that upon completion of these units in college-level work a high school diploma will be granted. These students are not eligible for federal financial aid programs until they have received their high school (secondary school) diplomas.

TRANSFER APPLICANTS

Students who wish to transfer to TBI from another institution must submit the following materials to the TBI office within two weeks following the beginning of the same semester.

Application form and non-refundable application fee of $25.

Official copy of school record, if necessary

Official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.

Transfer applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. If the GPA is less than 2.0, the applicant may be required to take an entrance examination and submit two letters of recommendation from an instructor, spiritual leader, teacher, or pastor.

VETERANS

TBI has applied for approval from the Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, Virginia, (who performs as a contractor for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)) for the training of veterans who are entitled to educational benefits under existing laws. Veterans wishing to attend TBI under the provisions of these laws should make application to their local Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) office for approval. TBI will gladly cooperate with the veteran in working out any problem concerning registration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

TBI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other college-administered programs. The Institute does not discriminate on the basis of physical disability in admission or access to its programs.

RELEASE OF RECORDS

Information other than directory information will not be released without the student’s written request. Exceptions include:

To members of the faculty and administration of the Institute who have a legitimate interest in the material.

To officials of other schools where a student will enroll
State and local officials if required by law adopted before November 7, 1974.

To accrediting agencies to carry out their accrediting functions in compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. The student will be notified before compliance with the order or subpoena.

REGISTRATION

All students are required to register in person during the scheduled times. Late registration will continue through the second week of classes only. A late registration fee of $20 will be charged to those who do not register during the scheduled registration days. The academic year is divided into two semesters – fall and spring. Transfer students may matriculate either semester. Registration dates are listed in the school academic calendar. To register and attend classes, each student must:

Select course(s) and obtain approval from the academic advisors’,

Complete all required academic and non-academic forms,

Pay the required tuition and fees.

The school reserves the right to deny a student permission to enroll after the registration deadline.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The completed application/enrollment form and the non-refundable application fee of $25 (cash, check or money order) should be mailed (or delivered) to TBI’s office for admission to the Institute. In addition to the application form, applicant must request that a copy of his/her high school transcript be sent directly to TBI, along with transcripts of all previous undergraduate and/or higher level of college work. Applicants with a previous degree need not submit a high school transcript.