At the end of the year, select students who have exceeded the standards will be included on the Honor Roll list and recognized during our graduation ceremony. An Honor Roll student will also receive a personal letter of recommendation signed by Pastor Matthew Barnett, and will be put on a list of initial recommendations should partnering ministries reach out for potential staffing needs. The following standards must be met to be considered for Honor Roll:
-Average 90% for all Scripture test throughout the year.
-Cannot exceed the allotted twelve personal days
-Cannot have received more than five strikes
-Average meeting or surpassing expectations with all required notes
-Average meeting or surpassing expectations with all book study assignments
-Average meeting or surpassing expectations with all essays
DCLS is between 7 1/2 months and 9 months depending on which session you attend.
Our longest and largest session begins in September and ends in June. This is always our largest class as it runs along the same time frame as traditional college entry points.
Our winter session begins in January and ends in August.
The cost for all students is $7,500. This price includes the Dream Center Leadership School program fee and the rooming/housing fee.
If a student chooses to take the Southeastern University college courses while attending DCLS, they will be charged an additional $200 per credit hour. For example, if a student chooses to take a full load and is enrolled in 24 credit hours (four classes per semester) during their stay, it would be an additional $4,800.
*If the Dream Center Leadership School is paid in full, by start date, student will receive a 10% discount off of the $7,500.
** Students can qualify for financial aid and student loans to help cover the Southeastern University tuition if eligible.
If you have any questions about financial aid or Southeastern University tuition you can email our Dream Center Leadership School representative, Airos Lopez at alopez@dreamcenter.org
Once we receive your online application and the other required documents we will call you for an over-the-phone interview. The application process moves very quickly once we receive from you.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We accept applications to DCLS year round. There are limited spots available in DCLS so we suggest applying as early as possible. You can apply up to a year before you would want to come. For example if you want to come in September 2020, we will start accepting applications for that session in September 2019.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
No, we do get a lot of students that know they are called to full time ministry, but we also get a lot of students that want to give a “gap-year” to leadership training and servanthood. We have many students that come for a year or two and then go to college or to a job after their time in DCLS.
Over the years we have developed a very balanced schedule within DCLS. Each day has a mix of teaching and training time, personal spiritual formation time (prayer, worship, devotions) and hands-on ministry time. Our heart is to train and equip and also give many opportunities to students for ministry and outreach to put into practice what they are learning.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We accept students between the ages of 18-24. Students can also be 17 if they have already graduated high school.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
The $7,500 covers your DCLS program fee and also the rooming/housing fee.
Dream Center Leadership students have access to three meals a day from our campus cafeteria. Meals are not factored into the tuition price but are available at no additional cost.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Our partner college, Southeastern University has allowed the students of the Dream Center Leadership School to pay $ 275.00 a semester hour. This is a great price for faith-based Higher Education. The 24 semester hours will cost $6,600. An additional 3 hours of practicum credits are granted each semester at no charge to the student. These practicum hours are granted for the service and outreach that students are a part of during their time at The Dream Center. With these practicum hours students will receive 30 credits after their first year.
There is also a $100 technology fee per student charged per semester. Other fees for textbooks and educational supplies are to be assumed by the student.
Because Southeastern is a regionally accredited institution, its partnership with a church-based extension site enables enrolled students to pay for their college experience using federal financial aid. To be eligible for such funding, the student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as a FAFSA (SEU’s school code is 001521), and maintain 12 credit hours each semester. In doing so, the student may apply for federal aid in the form of a Pell Grant, federal Stafford (student) loan of federal parent loan.
If you have any further questions you can contact our office at 1-800-503-1118 or by emailing extensionsupport@seu.edu.
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Southeastern University
The Southeastern University Extension site operates two semesters during the nine months that students are in the Dream Center Leadership School. SEU offers two courses (six semester hours) every eight weeks during each semester. Students can enroll in one of 2 degree programs offered through the Southeastern University extension site here at The Dream Center. The academic programs of choice are the Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Ministerial Leadership (AML).
If you have any questions about the specifics of the classes offered through the Southeastern University extension site here at The Dream Center you can email extensionsupport@seu.edu
No, the college classes are not required. We understand students are in different places in life and may choose not to take the college courses while in DCLS. Each year there is about 25% of the students that choose to take the college classes.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We have worked the schedule so all college classes take place on Thursdays. We did this so students taking college courses can still be a part of the ministry tracks that take place in the afternoons. If you choose to take the classes you will have 3 afternoons of ministry tracks instead of 4 each week. The great thing about the Dream Center is there are many servanthood and outreach opportunities outside of the weekly DCLS schedule.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
There is a 60 day prorated refund policy. After 60 days, there are no refunds. The $600 deposit is non-refundable. This will all be included in an acceptance packet that is sent to each student once they are admitted to DCLS.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We offer 3 different payment options:
1. Pay everything up front and receive a 10% discount.
2. Pay per semester, so ½ upfront and the rest in January.
3. Pay monthly. Pay 20% upfront and then the remaining amount is divided up monthly.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at dclsfinance@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (213)-273-7076
If you miss a payment, we will give a 30-day grace period to make that payment. If you fall more than 30 days behind on a payment you will be asked to leave DCLS.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Due to the very busy schedule that we keep, students are not permitted to have an outside job while in DCLS.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We strongly encourage students to begin fundraising early on! Once accepted, we will send a sample support letter for students to use. We encourage them to send the letters to everyone they know… family, friends, local businesses, church members etc. We have seen entire tuition’s paid off from outside support. We think you will be pleasantly surprised. Also if you take the college courses you can apply for federal financial aid and student loans.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Yes, Monday is the students’ full day off. There is also time off most nights of the week along with some time on the weekends.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Each students gets 12 personal days to use throughout his or her time in DCLS.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Absolutely! We would love to have your family and friends come and check out what you are a part of in DCLS. You will just need to get it approved by DCLS staff beforehand so we know they are coming.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
In the time that we have been here, we have never had any major issues. We go over security and safety policies with all students during orientation week. Living in a big city we challenge them to be wise and never walk out in the neighborhoods alone. As far as the Dream Center campus, we have security on duty 24/7.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Students can bring anything with them that may help them feel more at home. Once a student has been accepted we will send out a full list of what items to bring and not to bring.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Yes! If you want to check out DCLS and get a tour before making any decisions, please email us directly and we can get something set up for you. Sneak Peek is a weekend in April designed for potential students to come and check out the program.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
The students live in dorms on the Dream Center campus. All the rooms are newly remodeled, in excellent condition, and come complete with two bunk beds, one full-sized dresser per person and a bathroom which will be shared between two bedrooms.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Between 2 and 4, depending on the size of the room.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
DC Diner- (Newly remodeled)
Here the students are offered three large meals a day. All food is made on campus by our amazing kitchen staff and volunteers.
DC Fitness-
DC Fitness is fully equipped with several types of machines, including elliptical, stair stepper, treadmill, weights and basketball gymnasium.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
We typically run about 120 students total combined with both sessions. Each year we have students from different countries as well as from all over the United States.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
DCLS was originally designed as a one-year program. As DCLS has grown we have developed a need for 2nd year leadership students. If students want to come back for a second year, they reapply at the end of their first year and go through an interview process to be reaccepted as a second year student.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118
Yes, you may bring a car but it is not required. All cars must have current insurance and current registration to be able to park on the Dream Center campus.
If you have any other specific questions feel free to email us at DCLS@dreamcenter.org or call our main office at (800)-503-1118