Off-Campus Study Financial Arrangements
Students are limited to one semester-long, non-MVNU off-campus study (OCS) program during their time at MVNU. If a student is granted an exception, the entire program cost will be his/her responsibility, along with any administrative costs assessed by MVNU, as it deems appropriate. If a student is dismissed from an OCS program for any reason, the cost of returning home prior to the end of the program will be borne entirely by the student and there is no guarantee that the student will earn credit for academic work performed. Because the number of students who can study in any OCS program is constrained by financial resources, application does not guarantee approval.
Semester-Long Programs
Most requests for OCS pertain to programs that coincide with MVNU’s fall or spring semester and may be categorized as (1) MVNU-accredited, (2) Nazarene Consortium, or (3) MVNU-affiliated.
- MVNU-Accredited
MVNU operates two programs: the Urban Ministry Semester and the Costa Rica Program. For the Costa Rica program, students are charged MVNU's tuition and technology fee, along with an OCS program fee that is comprised of a $1500 fee plus a semester's cost of MVNU room and board. Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. Transportation to/from Costa Rica is included in the program cost. If airfare is purchased for the student prior to the student’s cancellation, the student will be billed for the full airfare cost, less any deposit paid. Students who participate in this program continue to receive MVNU financial aid, up to the value of MVNU tuition.
- Nazarene Consortium
MVNU allows students to cross-register with a participating member of the Nazarene Consortium (host institution). Students take classes at and live on the campus of the host institution. MVNU will bill students a $500 administrative fee, MVNU's tuition and technology fee, and the host institution's room, board, and fees. Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. Students who participate in this program continue to receive MVNU financial aid, up to the value of MVNU tuition. Additional information is available in the Student Financial Services Office.
- MVNU-Affiliated
Students may earn MVNU credit by participating in OCS programs offered by other institutions. Typically, these programs are sponsored by the CCCU. Non-CCCU programs require prior approval by MVNU before a student can make application. Participation requires an application process and prior approval by MVNU. Students are charged MVNU's tuition and technology fee, along with an OCS program fee that is comprised of a $1500 fee plus a semester's cost of MVNU room and board. Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. Students are responsible for costs associated with travel and/or transportation to/from the program site. Students who participate in this program continue to receive MVNU financial aid, up to the value of MVNU tuition.
CCTECC Programs: Students pay a $375 program fee (which covers the cost of the CCTECC orientation), a $100 overseas supervisor fee, a $100 cooperating teacher fee, MVNU's tuition and technology fee, student teaching fees, and room and board (if applicable). Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. Students are responsible for travel/transportation to/from the program site, as well as room and board at the program site. Students who participate in this program continue to receive MVNU financial aid, up to the value of MVNU tuition.
Summer Programs
Students participating in an off-campus study program during the summer will be billed by MVNU the tuition and fees of the program, along with MVNU's summer tuition. Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. MVNU financial aid is not apportioned for any OCS program during summer.