TUITION & FEES

COST OF ATTENDING UGST

ADMISSIONS

Masters AUDIT

Masters TUITION

$475.00*

$120.00*

*Per credit hour

ACTIVITY FEE
STUDENT SERVICES FEE 
TECHNOLOGY Fee 
Auto-Registration Fee 
Room & Board (Single Occupancy/Double Occupancy) 
Dorm Maintenance Fee (Yearly) 

Cost of Attendance Fees for On-campus Students (Per Semester)

$100.00 
$50.00 
$375.00 
$25.00 
$3199.00

$150.00

$100.00 
$50.00 
$375.00 
$25.00 
$3199.00
$375.00

$50.00 
$375.00 
$425.00 


Cost of Attendance Fees for Distance Learning Students (Per Semester)

$75.00 
$10.00 
$5.00 
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
$75.00
$250.00

$200.00
$200.00

$500.00
$175.00
$225.00
$20.00
$5.00

ADDITIONAL FEES IF APPLICABLE

STUDENT SERVICES Fee 
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY Fee 
TOTAL

Application Fee 
Add/Drop Course Fee (Per Course) 
STUDENT ID FEE 
STUDENT ID REPLACEMENT Fee 
SHORT TERM ACTIVITY FEE
Deferred Payment Plan Fee 
Late Payment Fee 
Late academic and financial pre-registration (returning students)
Thesis Sustaining Fee
Dissertation sustaining fee (Per semester, Doctorate only)
Portfolio Fee
graduation application fee
Late Graduation Application Fee
Returned Check (Per check)
Transcript Request Fee

$75.00 
$10.00 
$5.00 
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
$75.00
$250.00
$200.00
$200.00
$500.00
$175.00
$225.00
$20.00
$5.00


$50.00 
$375.00 
$425.00 



Students have a cancellation period of three business days from the first day of class during which they may cancel enrollment or admission agreements with a refund of all monies paid. Due to the university incurring upfront costs in association with certain educational activities, all fees are nonrefundable after this cancellation period unless otherwise specified.

FEES

Tuition: $8,550

On Campus Fees: $1,100
Distance Learning Fees: $850
Room and Board (On Campus): $6,548
Books and Fees: $2,100
Transportation: $2,171
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$13,921-$20,469 On Campus / $13,671.00 Distance Learning

The Estimated Yearly Cost of Attendance (Masters)

All tuition and fees are due on or before the first day of the term. Students who are unable to make full payment will be placed on a deferred payment plan. A $40 fee is assessed for this four-month payment option. A $75 late fee will be assessed if payment is not made within seven days from the payment due date. Students who are more than 30 days late in their payments will have a lock placed on their account and may be withdrawn from their classes.

DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN

Students may receive refunds of tuition only. Fees are not subject to refund. To receive a refund, the student must complete the withdrawal form with the registrar. Tuition may be refunded according to the following tuition refund schedules:

ACCOUNT REFUNDS

TIME OF WITHDRAWAL

REFUND AMOUNT

100% refund
90% refund
50% refund
20% refund
No refund

100% refund

Eight - Week Courses

After class has met less than 13% of scheduled class hours 
 

After class has met 13% through 20% of scheduled class hours 
 

After class has met more than 20% but less than 33% of scheduled class hours 
 

After class has met 33% through 50% of scheduled class hours
 

After class has met more than 50% of scheduled class hours
 

90% refund

50% refund

20% refund

no refund

UGST reserves the right to change the fees stated or to establish additional fees at any time without prior written notice. When fee changes or additions are made, they become effective with the next payment date.

doctorate tuition

$500.00*

Tuition (Nine credit hours per semester at $500 per credit hour.): $9,000

Fees: $800
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Room and board (off campus): $7,000
Room & Board (on campus): $6,550
Transportation: $1,000
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$18,850-$19,300

The Estimated Yearly Cost of Attendance (doctorate)

  • 1st week of classes: 90%
  • 2nd week of classes: 75%
  • 3rd week of classes: 50%
  • 4th week of classes: 25%
  • 5th week of classes: 0

Full Semester Courses

  • 4 weeks or earlier than the first day of class on campus: 100% of tuition less $150 if the class is dropped after the Registration deadline for that semester
  • 3 weeks before the first day of class on campus: 75%
  • 2 weeks before the first day of class on campus: 50%
  • 1 week before the first day of class on campus: 25%
  • Less than 1 week before the first day of class on campus: No refund

Short Term Courses

The refund of federal loans is distributed in accordance with federal regulation. Title IV aid is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws during the period, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds that the student was originally scheduled to receive. If a recipient of Title IV loan funds drops classes or withdraws from school after beginning attendance, the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is determined by a specific formula. If the amount disbursed to the student is greater than the amount the student earned, unearned funds must be returned to the Title IV program by the school or the student. If the amount disbursed to the student is less than the amount the student earned, and for which the student is otherwise eligible, he or she is eligible to receive a post-withdrawal disbursement of the earned aid that was not received. The student will have to indicate his/her permission to issue the post-withdrawal disbursement if earned. The amount of aid earned is determined on a pro rata basis. Once a student has completed more than 60% of the period, the student is considered to have earned all aid he/she was scheduled to receive. If a student is determined to have completed fewer than 60% of the period, the determined percentage is the percent of aid earned during the period.

The requirements for the refund of Title IV federal loans funds are separate from UGST’s Tuition Refund Schedule. Therefore, a student may still owe funds to cover unpaid institutional charges. UGST may also charge a student for any Title IV funds the school is required to return.You may call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-4-FEDAID (800-433-3243) or visit Student Aid on the Web at www.studentaid.gov for additional information.

Refund of Title IV Federal Loan Funds

Students desiring to withdraw from the seminary before the end of a semester must notify the registrar in writing. Students who fail to do so will receive the grade to which their course work entitles them (usually “F”) and will forfeit any refund that might otherwise have been available to them. The College reserves the right to change the fees stated or to establish additional fees at any time without prior written notice. When fee changes or additions are made, they become effective with the next payment date.

Withdrawing from the Seminary

The Johnsons

Our Senior Pastor Matthew Johnson has been involved in ministry for more than 25 years. Prior to full time ministry the Johnsons both worked in the healthcare field. Pastor Johnson is an Ordained Minister of the UPCI, received his MBA summa cum laude from William Woods University, received his specialty MBA summa cum laude in healthcare administration, and is board bertified in ambulatory surgery management.  
Pastor Johnson serves on the Board of Trustees for Compassion Services International (CSI) as well as the UPCI Stewardship Advisory Council. 
The Johnsons formerly served the executive team for UPCI Youth Ministries and also served as members of the Missouri Youth Ministries leadership team. 
They are the proud parents of Abriah & Jace who are the joy of their lives, along with their two Goldendoodles, Opie Taylor & Ginger Lou. The Johnsons enjoy family time together kayaking, exploring the great outdoors, and also searching for new coffee shops wherever they travel. 

The Venturinis

Nathan and Larkin Venturini have been married and serving in ministry together since 2018. They are looking forward to welcoming their first child in August of 2023. Outside of his involvement with The Sanctuary, Nathan is an Operations Analyst for Toyota Material Handling, and Larkin is a Speech Language Pathologist for Bartholomew County Schools. Larkin is a member of The Sanctuary Kids Ministry Team, participates in The Sanctuary Choir, and is involved with Bible Quizzing. They are glad to have made Columbus their home, and are excited about what is happening in the community and church.

Vaneesa McCreary

Vaneesa McCreary and her husband, James McCreary, married in 1998. Together they have one son, Jameson. Throughout the years Vaneesa has helped in a Private Christian middle/ high school office doing anything from state reporting to substitute teaching in various classes, as needed. In 2021, Vaneesa relocated and started working part-time in The Sanctuary daycare. Later on she was asked to fulfill the role as the new daycare director. From June 2022 to December 2022, she worked in each classroom to better understand the schedule and responsibilities as well as completed director specific job training. In December 2022, she officially became The Sanctuary Church Daycare Director. 

The Gordons

Matt and Tamera Gordon have been married and have served in music ministry since 1997; as well as teaching music for many years. They have one daughter, Ava. The Gordon's have been a part of The Sanctuary since 2015. 

The Ortizs

Jorge and Amy Otiz serve as our Spanish church pastors. Prior to their pastorship, they along with their 3 children, have helped in several missions works in various countries around the world.  

The Vailes

Jonathan and Tori got married in 2014, have one daughter named Nora, and one dog named Gus. The Vailes have served as Children's Pastors at The Sanctuary since 2015 while also serving in many administrative capacities and other ministries. Prior to his transition to a full-time ministry position, Jonathan was a music teacher within the BCSC school corporation. Now, with his Master's degree in Business Administration, Jonathan is the Finance Coordinator and Children's Pastor. Tori is a 3rd grade teacher in the BCSC school corporation and serves part-time at The Sanctuary to support administrative needs.

The Sizemores

The Sizemores have served in youth ministry for over ten years, the past seven being the youth pastor's here at The Sanctuary. They lead our thriving youth and young adults group and are passionately serving in many other areas of the church. Mikayla earned her Bachelor's in Education from Indiana University and has been a special education teacher for nearly a decade. Austin earned his Bachelor's in Economics from Marian University where he won two national championships as a football player. They have been married for 7 years and recently had their first daughter Jade in 2021.

The McLaurines

Gwendolyn McLaurine MS, LMHCA, NCC completed her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana and a licensed professional counselor in Michigan. She is the owner of Living Water Mental Health LLC where she provides office and teletherapy services and specializes in helping individuals overcome the effects of childhood trauma. She has ten-plus years of individual, family, and crisis counseling experience. Gwendolyn is eclectic in her approach to therapy and seeks to use the most effective and appropriate method to address her clients' needs. 

Gwendolyn is a wife, mother of two, and lover of shopping malls. She and her husband Reggie attend The Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana, serving on the leadership team as assistant pastors 

The Mullins

Assistant Pastors at The Sanctuary; Rebekka and Matthew Mullins have been married, and served together in ministry since 2004 and have 4 beautiful children. Matthew is Vice President at a global fortune 500 company and a partner and CEO of Equipping Leaders. With 20 years of pastoral experience, he also teaches global audiences, and offers coaching in strategy, human resources management, and leader development.