Frequently Asked Questions

  • Complete the New Student Application available on the iccmbibleinsitutue.org website – click this link.
  • Submit the required application fee of $75.00 via the online payment link on the iccmbibleinstiute.org website.
  • The benefit of pursuing an online certification or degree with ICCM Bible Institute is that it does not make a difference where you are located while completing an online certificate or degree program. You can take ICCM Bible Institute’s online classes from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the internet and a computer that meets ICCM Bible Institute’s technology requirements.
  • Our online Bible college courses will set a solid foundation of trained church leadership and provide proven Christian business principles.
  • The ICCM Bible Institute exists to equip men and women to become biblically knowledgeable, academically proficient, spiritually informed, financially free, engaged leaders who will impact their church, community, and the world through providing diversified, real-world applicable, live and interactive studies.
  • Bible college courses will set a solid foundation of trained church leadership and provide proven Christian business principles.
  • The ICCM Bible Institute exists to equip men and women to become biblically knowledgeable, academically proficient, spiritually informed, financially free, engaged leaders who will impact their church, community, and the world through providing diversified, real-world applicable, live and interactive studies.
  • Complete and send in your New Student Application
  • Once your application has been reviewed you will receive an email from info@iccmbibleinstitue.org notifying you whether your application has been approved.
  • The following fees are non-refundable:
    • $75.00 New Student Application Fee
    • $100.00 Late Application Fee or Re-Admission
    • $25.00 Course Audit Fee

Refunds for tuition will be provided using the following scale:

  • 5-10% or 5-10 days of Course Completion – 50% Refund
  • 10-20% or 10-15 days of Course Completion or from payment date, 25% Refund
  • 20% and above or 16 days or more after first payment received – No Refund will be provided.
  • Create your new student account by following the step-by-step instructions provided in your electronic Welcome letter or click this link and follow the prompt for “Create New Account”.

Once payment is made for a course, will the course have an expiration date? Or will I have to complete a course within a certain timeframe?

  • Yes, each course once enrolled, will expire 90 days after the date of enrollment. Should you need an extension, please send an email to info@iccmbibleinstiute.org with the subject line “Extension Request”
  • Each course is designed for you to get the most out of the course. The course is designed to equip you to become knowledgeable, academically proficient, spiritually informed, financially free, and engaged leaders who will impact their local church, the community and the entire world.

I read required textbook and assigned chapters, but the course is not allowing me to advance to the next lesson or activity.

  • In order for the next lesson, class assignment, quiz or exam to open up for you, it is important that each assignment it is marked “Done”.

Our virtual campuses are designed to complement the local church. Our virtual campus cohorts will provide students the opportunity to enroll in class from anywhere in the world.

  • Our satellite campus system will complement our virtual online campuses in convenient locations across the country, making it easy for our students to get the education they need to further their careers in ministry while also enjoying a hybrid community of academic fellowship and studies.
  • With these new campuses, ICCM Bible Institute is poised to provide a superior educational experience to its students in the tradition of excellence in Christian training.
  •  The ICCM Bible Institute has partnered with churches across the globe to provide graduate and post-graduate level education classes on-site at campus locations convenient to learners.
  • While ICCM Bible Institute serves our on-campus, in-state students in our main campus in Chattanooga, our virtual cohorts provide a unique opportunity for students to take classes near them, and for the participating churches to grow their leaders from within.
  • Those churches benefit from preparing candidates for effective ministry through ICCM’s array of studies. Each campus cohort is encouraged to facilitate a minimum of 24 students per semester.
  • Additionally, ICCM offers a tuition discount for those enrolled in the cohorts. Dr. H. Michael Chitwood, ICCM Bible Institute Chancellor, said, “Every student deserves an opportunity to be the best he or she can be and we’ve found that those students who take the opportunity to become a part of our student body go on to become great leaders because of the confidence and competencies they gain through their academic success at ICCM Bible Institute”.
  • Yes, unless provided for within the course.
  • There are numerous online resources, on-line book libraries (free of charge) which you can either access required textbooks or borrow them. If you choose to purchase a book, you can search retailers online.
  • Yes, all ICCMBI curriculum is “Open Book”. We encourage you to read your notes again when taking quizzes & exams. The purpose of the testing are not to “test your knowledge”, but also about the reinforcement of what you are learning. There is no better way to achieve this than by reviewing your materials.
  • Yes, all are “Open Book”.
  • Immediately after tapping the submit button at the end of the quizzes and exams.
  • Yes, ICCMBI accepts accredited credit hours.
  • No. You can use whichever one you normally read.
  • Yes, you may be inactive up to 90 days. After 90 days you must send an email request for an extension.
  • ICCMBI is a self-paced curriculum. You work at your own pace as your schedule permits.
  • Yes. ICCMBI offers an AUDIT Option for degreed online programs only.
  • The Certificate Programs at ICCMBI prove you have successfully completed that course. They can be used, when necessary, as an opening for ministry or positions at your church. The greatest value of studying at ICCMBI is the curriculum itself!
  • Yes. Your financial support is greatly appreciated and the biggest blessing you can receive is found by blessing other people.
  • If you would like to sponsor a student or to help further the educational ministry of ICCMBI, please click here or the button below.
  • Yes, a student will have access to a brief instructional video. It will populate the first time you enter your course. You will also have access to review the video on your dashboard at any time. Here is a brief look at your course with video instructions – please click here or the button below.