Financial Information

Every student who applies for admission to the Seminary is required to make a financial contract with the Seminary for his/her educational expenses. This contract should be done with the VPFA and signed by the responsible parent or guardian before he/she is admitted to the Seminary.

All the Seminary expenses must be paid before the school opening day or during registration days. Monthly payment of the Seminary fees should be regularly done during one week ahead of the month. The Seminary may require three months of school fees (60%) to be paid before the school during registration days in each semester. Failure to his/her payment will require a student to work out an agreement with VPFA before the final examination. The following schedule of charges is provided so that students can calculate the cost of education in advance and make arrangements to finance their study program. The rates are adjusted annually to reflect changing economic conditions in the country. The Seminary reserves the right to change the fees without notice. If you have any questions about financing, please call (09-894-571-462).

School fees may be paid through the school’s nominated CB Bank account.

Bank Name: CB Bank
Account Number: 0059100100002143

After making the payment, the sender is required to inform the Business Office by calling 09 894 571 462.

Please ensure that the payment is reported to the Business Office so that it can be properly recorded and confirmed.

Food Service

The Seminary maintains a Food Service Department, which prepares and serves two balanced meals a day for dormitory students as well as faculty. Those who have medical problem should make a proper arrangement with food service in-charge to have specially prepared meals.

Meal Card System

A flat meal card (30 days) system is used in the cafeteria.

A user is charged with a flat meal card withdrawn from Business Office. A boarding students must withdrawn the flat meal cards monthly with the a mount of Ks. 50,000 which is nontransferable and non-refundable.

Refundable Deposits

Certain deposits are required for security purposes. These deposits are refundable six working days after the time a student withdraws from the Seminary and a financial clearance statement has been completed if there are no outstanding damage or loss claims that need to be settled. The major purpose of these deposits is if the student encounters problem in discipline which causes him/her to make unexpected trip for home or emergency case which impels the student to go home.

Discounts for Families

Families with at least two siblings and above enrolled at the seminary concurrently are entitled to a level of family Discount. The following level of sibling discounts are applied.

• First child enrolled 0%
• Second child enrolled 25% of that child’s tuition fee
• Third child enrolled 50% of the child’s tution fee
• Fourth child enrolled and beyond 100% of that child’s tuition fee

Scholarship Grant

MUAS always looks for ways to help poor students who have no other means of financial assistance for their educational expenses by seeking sponsors for them. This scholarship only covers a portion of expenses of their studies. The Seminary has appointed the Student Scholarship Committee to oversee this program of interest on the campus. The following guidelines will be used by the committee in the selection and service of scholarship grants.

1. Guarantee must be taken that a recipient has an academic load of at least 16 units.
2. A recipient must not have any failing, dropped or incomplete grades in the previous semester attended.
3. A recipient must have a satisfactory labor record.
4. If a recipient is under a disciplinary action, the scholarship grant shall be terminated and henceforth denied any form of grant.
5. A recipient must demonstrate an exemplary lifestyle and commitment to Christian standards.

Workers’ Children Educational Allowance

Children of Church employees are granted their educational aid in accordance with the Myanmar Union Mission’s policy. In order to avoid any inconvenience caused by financial account transference between the institution and Church employees, payment in cash is preferable to financial transaction done with authorized letters or others alike.

Policies for Refunds

When a student registers in MUAS, it is understood that he/she is enrolling for the entire semester or term. A student who withdraws from MUAS must notify in writing the Accounting Office and the Registrar’s notice upon withdrawal. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the date that the written notice from the Office of Registrar is received by the Accounting Office. Withdrawal without the required notification shall not be considered as far as charges herein provided aid concerned.

Refund for Dropped Subjects

1. During the enrollment period but before the start of classes shall be charged full registration fee.
2. 90% refund on the first week
3. 80 % refund on the second week
4. 0 % afterwards, whether or not he/she has actually attended classes.
5. Any student who is suspended or dismissed for cases shall not be entitled to any refund of fees.

Refund for Tuition Fee upon Withdrawal of Enrollment

1. 50 % refund on two month
2. 0 % refund afterwards

Financial Clearance is required from the Finance Office for the following:

1. Registration at the beginning of each semester and inter semester session.
2. Before a student withdraws from the Seminary.
3. Before writing comprehensive examination.
4. Before graduation.
5. Before a degree, diploma, or transcript is issued.