Participating students agree to return to their home institutions at the conclusion of the semester. One academic year of seminary work is a prerequisite. All NCSS students are charged tuition at Wesley Seminary's current rates. Students pay the tuition to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Housing and meal costs are paid directly to Wesley Seminary at its current rates.
Students bear their own costs for books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses.
Rural Ministry Program Gordon-Conwell is a charter participating member of the Rural Ministry Program of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, specializing in understanding and ministry in the rural culture. A special course in rural ministry is offered each January in Dubuque. The Seminary is a participating member of the Washington Semester for Deaf Ministry sponsored by the Washington, DC Theological Consortium. Offered in the Fall Semester, the program equips persons for ministry among the deaf and hearing impaired and has been designed in conjunction with Gallaudet University with special certification available. Courses are offered at Wesley Theological Seminary and may be transferred to Gordon-Conwell.