Register for Our Certification Program

Option 3

If registering for Option 3, contact Jennifer Arel at Holy Apostles College and Seminary:

Registration Dates

2024 Mid-Academic Year Enrollment

  • REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

  • Classes began February 5, 2024

2024-2025 Academic-Year Enrollment

  • Registration

    OPENS APRIL 8, 2024

  • Classes begin August 26, 2024.

Registration Options

Click each Option heading below to review fees, terms, and conditions.

To register for Option 1 or Option 2, click the button above. For Option 3, follow the instructions under that heading.

Registration affirms your agreement with the terms for the Option you choose.

  • Option 1: Certification Program Only

$300 nonrefundable deposit required—will be applied toward your tuition.

Tuition

  • $3,450 (includes one-year NCBC Individual Membership), or
  • $3,100 for Current NCBC members (as of July 1, 2024 for the 2024/2025 Academic-Year)

NCBC Enrollment Policy for Obtaining Graduate Credits

If you enroll in Option 1 rather than Option 2, you will still be able to request and make payment for graduate credits from the University of Mary at any time up to seven years following successful completion of the NCBC Certification Program.

Graduate credits from Holy Apostles College and Seminary must be arranged at the time of enrollment by following the instructions for Option 3.

If students enroll through Option 1 it will still be possible to request and make payment for graduate credits from St. Bernard’s at any time up to seven years following successful completion of the NCBC Certification Program

Option 1 Payment Policy

  • $300 registration fee—nonrefundable
  • Payment of balance of fees required before September 4, 2024 (for the 2024/2025 Academic-Year Registration)
  • 50% refund, less cost of the materials, if student withdraws before September 30, 2024 (for the 2024/2025 Academic-Year Registration)
  • No refunds after the first module (October 7, 2024)

+ Option 2: Certification Program with Graduate Credit from the University of Mary

$300 nonrefundable deposit required—will be applied toward your tuition.

Ten (10) graduate credits are available from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, for an additional $940 to be paid to University of Mary upon completion of the NCBC Certification Program.

By selecting Option 2 in the form, you are stating that you would like to receive graduate credits from the University of Mary

Tuition with University of Mary Graduate Credits

  • $3,450 (includes one year of NCBC Individual Membership) + $940 paid directly to University of Mary (after completion of the program)

Option 2 Payment Policy

  • $300 registration fee—nonrefundable
  • Payment of balance of fees required before February 12, 2024 (for the 2024 Mid-Academic Year Registration)
  • 50% refund, less cost of the materials, if student withdraws before March 7, 2024 (for the 2024 Mid-Academic Year Registration)
  • No refunds after the first module begins (March 15, 2024 for the 2024 Mid-Academic Year Registration)

+ Option 3: Certification Program with Graduate Credit from Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Nine 9 Graduate Credits are available from the Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT.

Application to Holy Apostles may be made as a Personal Interest student seeking only the NCBC program for 9 graduate credits. Or application may be made into the degree program for a master of arts in theology, concentrating in bioethics, where the 9 credits will go towards the degree.

Tuition and Fees at Holy Apostles College & Seminary

  • $4,430 = $1,495 paid directly to NCBC + $2935 paid directly to Holy Apostles

Students wishing to register for the Certification Program and receive graduate credits from Holy Apostles must contact Jennifer Arel directly at jarel@holyapostles.edu or 860-632-3070 for registration and payment of fees.

+ Option 4: Certification Program with Graduate Credit from St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry

Participants can receive a fifteen (15) credit Graduate Certificate in Bioethics from St. Bernard's after completion of the NCBC Certification Program followed by two 3-credit graduate courses with St. Bernard's.

Tuition, with St. Bernard’s Graduate Credits: $3,450 (includes one year NCBC Individual Membership) or $3,100 with NCBC Membership as of January 23, 2024. This covers the NCBC’s Certificate Program paid directly to the NCBC.

Upon completion of the NCBC Certification Program and admission to St. Bernard’s, $4,710 covers the tuition and fees for the two 3-credit graduate courses at St. Bernard’s . Tuition and Fees at St. Bernard’s Graduate Credits: $3,450 paid directly to NCBC + $4,710 paid directly to St. Bernards = $8,160