California BPPE Addendum

Western Seminary BPPE Addendum to the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

This addendum is to supply information to students at the San Jose and Sacramento campuses in relation to Western Seminary’s status with the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the state of California.

As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.

The 2023-24 Academic Catalog is in operation from Sept. 2, 2023- Aug. 9, 2024

Additional Notices

Western Seminary is a private institution, that it is approved to operate by the BPPE, and that approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR.

Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834 P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, www.bppe.ca.gov, (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900, or by fax (916) 263-1897.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's internet Web site, www.bppe.ca.gov.

Western Seminary does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).

Physical Locations

San Jose

6601 Camden Ave

San Jose, CA 95120

408 356-6889

Sacramento

290 Technology Way Ste 300

Rocklin, CA 95765

408 356-6889

Portland

5511 SE Hawthorne BLVD

Portland, OR 97215

Address in CA where classes are held

San Jose

6601 Camden Ave, Rm 501-504

San Jose, CA 95120

Sacramento

290 Technology Way Ste 300, Rm 208

Rocklin, CA 95765

Website:

www.westernseminary.edu

Facilities

San Jose

Our San Jose location consists of 3 classrooms, 1 shared use kitchenette, a private study area/meeting room, and a reception room with administrative space. Additionally there are 2 non-gender specific restrooms.

The three classrooms (Rooms 502, 503, 504) can seat a maximum of 25 students each and contain what is needed to meet educational needs.

The shared kitchenette has a shared refrigerator, coffee machine and meeting area, The reception room (Room 501) has a lounge space, meeting table and reception/administration desk. Additionally, it has some food amenities.

Sacramento

Our Sacramento site consists of classroom 208 which is able to accommodate 13 students and is 700 sq feet. It is being expanded to 1400 sq feet and will be able to accommodate 26 students. The classroom contains what is needed to meet educational needs. There are bathrooms available for student use as well that is just down the hall from classroom 208.

Library Services

Our Library is administered centrally from Portland, OR with a wide variety of digital resources available for student use as well as borrowing privileges for physical copies. This includes e-books as well as electronic database access. Our library staff is eager to assist with resource or research needs that you may have. Additionally there are a number of reference volumes physically available for student use at our San Jose location. Students can access library services at https://www.westernseminary.edu/students/library.

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION

The transferability of credits you earn at Western Seminary is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the credits or degree you earn in the educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Western Seminary to determine if your credits or degree will transfer.

Student Tuition Recovery Fund

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, California, 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.
3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law. However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

Dept. of Labor Standard Occupation Codes for our degrees:

MA in Counseling

• 21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
• 21-1013.00 Marriage and Family Therapists
• 21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors

Master of Divinity

• 21-2011.00 Clergy
• 21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
• 21-2099.00 Religious Workers, All Other

MABTS, MAML, GSD, GSC

• 21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
• 21-2099.00 Religious Workers, All Other

Housing

Western Seminary does not supply any student housing, nor does it assist in finding housing. We would encourage you to check local resources for housing options such as rental websites, church housing information, and the like. The City of San Jose government estimates that a studio or 1 bedroom apartment would cost approximately $2,144/2,402 per month, respectively.

Cost of Enrollment

Below, you will find an estimated cost for your total program of study, both for institutional and non-institutional charges (the latter being the required CPCE exam for counseling students). These are based on current tuition and fee charges for 2023-24 so the final amount may be more if these rates go up. Institutional charges include the non-refundable application fee of $50, the tuition rate for 2023-24 is $661/credit, and each semester is the required $220 Education Resource Fee. Non-institutional charges for the MA in Counseling program are the $150 fee to take the required CPCE exam paid to the third-party test administrator.

Cancellation, Withdraw and Refund Policy

Western Seminary shall refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. In addition, the student may withdraw from a course after instruction has started and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if the student has completed 60% or less of the instruction for the academic term. Withdrawal from Western Seminary may be done by the student’s written notice or by the student’s conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student’s lack of attendance. Withdrawal or leave of absence in relation to this must be done by completing the forms in SIS. The pro rata date is from when the form is submitted. If you wish to cancel the enrollment agreement, you must do so in writing by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..