Consumer Information
Hebrew Scriptures and Early Christianity University is committed to providing prospective and enrolled students with clear, accurate, and accessible information about its academic programs, institutional status, costs, student policies, and academic requirements.
The information on this page is intended to help students make informed educational decisions. Before enrolling, prospective students should review the Academic Catalog & Student Handbook and the corresponding Pre-Enrollment Disclosure & Student Acknowledgment.
Academic Catalog
and Student HandBook
The HSECU Academic Catalog & Student Handbook is the primary institutional publication for students and contains detailed information on academic programs, admission requirements, academic policies, the grading system, graduation requirements, tuition and fees, refund and withdrawal policies, credit transfer, student conduct, complaints and appeals, and other institutional policies.Students should consult the current edition for their registration period.
Download the current Academic Catalog & Student Handbook:
Institutional situation
and regulatory Status
Hebrew Scriptures and Early Christianity University is a non-profit religious educational institution.
HSECU has filed an Affidavit for Religious Institution Letter of Exemption with the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) of the Florida Department of Education, pursuant to section 1005.06(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
The University's application is currently pending review and approval by the Commission for Independent Education.
If approved, the religious exemption will exempt HSECU from the institutional licensing requirement under applicable Florida law. A religious exemption does not constitute institutional accreditation, government accreditation, or government endorsement of the University or its academic programs.
HSECU will update this information if its regulatory status changes.
Accreditation status
HSECU does not currently have institutional accreditation granted by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Enrollment in or completion of an HSECU program does not guarantee that your credits or degrees will be accepted by another educational institution, employer, government agency, credential evaluator, licensing authority, or other organization.
Each prospective student is responsible for determining whether an HSECU degree meets their particular educational, professional, or employment goals.
Registration and fees
HSECU publishes the total institutional cost of each program prior to enrollment.
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Religious Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Sciences — 120 credits — USD 2,600
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Religious Master of Science in Biblical Sciences with a Concentration in
Hebrew Bible — 30 credits — USD 2,200
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Religious Master of Science in Biblical Sciences with a Concentration in Classic Hebrew — 30 credits — USD 2,200
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Religious Master of Science in Biblical Sciences with a Concentration in New Testament — 30 credits — USD 2,200
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Religious Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Sciences — 60 credits — USD 3,000
The total cost listed includes a $100 USD registration fee and program tuition. HSECU currently does not charge separate fees for technology, thesis, doctoral dissertation, doctoral candidacy, capstone, or graduation. Students are responsible for their computer or equivalent device, internet access, and any books or educational materials identified prior to enrollment.
Download detailed information about Registration and Fees
Refund and withdrawal policy
HSECU maintains a written refund and withdrawal policy. Tuition refunds are calculated based on the tuition for the applicable academic period, not on the total program cost.
Students who cancel within the relevant period or withdraw from the University may be entitled to a full or proportional refund according to the schedule published in the Academic Catalog & Student Handbook.
The USD 100 registration fee becomes non-refundable after the applicable three-business-day cancellation period, unless otherwise stipulated by law or institutional policy. Approved refunds will be processed within the timeframe specified in the published policy.
Students should review the full Refund and Withdrawal Policy before enrolling.
View the full Refund and withdrawal Policy
Transfer of credits
The acceptance of credits earned at HSECU by another institution is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. HSECU does not guarantee that another university, educational institution, employer, credential evaluator, or organization will accept HSECU credits or degrees.
Students considering a future transfer or continuation of studies should consult with the receiving institution before enrolling.
HSECU may also consider eligible credits from previous post-secondary studies, subject to individual academic evaluation and the limits set for each academic level in the Academic Catalog & Student Handbook.
View Credit Transfer Policy
Financial aid
HSECU does not currently participate in the U.S. federal Title IV student financial aid programs and does not offer institutional student loans or an institutional scholarship or financial aid program.
The payment plans that HSECU may offer are payment options and are not scholarships, loans, or financial aid.
Any future scholarship or financial aid opportunities will be announced separately with their respective requirements and conditions. Students should not base their enrollment decision on future or anticipated financial aid.
Employment and job placement
HSECU's academic programs provide education in Biblical Studies and related religious, linguistic, historical, and textual fields.
Graduates will be able to pursue opportunities in religious, educational, academic, cultural, research, publishing, or other related fields, depending on their prior training, experience, qualifications, and independent requirements set by employers or other institutions.
HSECU does not guarantee employment, job placement, promotion, salary level, career advancement, or eligibility for a specific position. HSECU does not currently operate a job placement service or charge placement fees.
Professional Licensing
HSECU's religious programs are not designed to lead to a professional license, professional certification, teaching certification, clinical license, counseling license, or other government authorization to practice a profession in Florida or any other jurisdiction.
Earning an HSECU degree does not, in itself, qualify the graduate to practice a regulated profession. Students intending to practice a profession that requires government licensing, certification, or authorization are responsible for verifying the applicable requirements before enrolling.
Online education and
technological requirements
HSECU programs are delivered online through a combination of synchronous videoconference classes, guided asynchronous learning, digital academic materials, electronic communication, assessments, interaction with teachers, and supervised research, as appropriate to the program.
Students must have a computer or equivalent device, reliable internet access, a camera and microphone when required, and the necessary software to access documents, digital academic resources, and online educational activities.
HSECU's current religious programs do not require attendance on a physical campus or clinical or laboratory activities, unless a future academic requirement is expressly stated.
Student Complaints and
appeals
HSECU maintains procedures through which students can submit academic or administrative complaints and appeal appropriate institutional decisions.
Students should consult the complete Student Complaint Procedure, Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, and Appeals Procedure contained in the Academic Catalog & Student Handbook.
Florida's Information on Registered Sexual Offenders and Predators
Pursuant to section 1005.10 of the Florida Statutes, information on registered sexual offenders and predators is available through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Sexual Offender and Predator System.
FDLE Sexual Offender and Predator System:
https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf
FDLE toll-free number: 1-888-357-7332