THE FAST-TRACK ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Turn Your AISOM Studies Into a Recognized Degree Pathway
Start studying the AISOM courses and upgrade to the Fast-Track Program to place your studies on a pathway toward the Associate and Bachelor Degrees through Ames Christian University.
Your Degree Pathway
Step 1
Begin Studying AISOM Courses
Students start by studying the AISOM courses for personal growth and ministry training.
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Step 2
Enroll in the Fast-Track Program
Students enroll in the Fast-Track Program and gain access to the online exam and grading system.
First Payment: $340 or full payment.
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Step 3
Complete Four Graded Courses
After completing the first four courses in the grading system, students enter dual enrollment status, allowing their coursework to begin counting toward their academic pathway.
Students who have also completed the second Fast-Track payment or paid in full may begin progressing into the Bachelor Degree program through Ames Christian University.
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Step 4
Complete the AISOM Curriculum (22 Courses)
Students complete the 22 AISOM courses and receive their AISOM Printed Diploma and transcript by mail.
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Step 5
Begin the Bachelor Degree Program
Students complete the second Fast-Track payment of $1,359, which allows them to begin progressing through the Bachelor Degree program through Ames Christian University.
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Step 6
Graduate and Receive Your Degrees
Upon completion of the Bachelor Degree program, students receive:
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
Both diplomas are issued and mailed together upon graduation.
Why It Is Called the Fast-Track Program
The program is called Fast-Track because students do not have to wait until finishing one program before beginning the next.
After completing the first four graded courses and making the second Fast-Track payment, students may begin progressing into the Bachelor Degree program while continuing their AISOM coursework.
Because students are dually enrolled in both programs, many are able to complete their ministry training up to a year earlier than if the programs were taken separately.
What the Fast-Track Program Provides
• Access to the online exam and grading system
• Dual enrollment status after four graded courses
• A structured pathway toward university degrees
• The ability to study at your own pace
• Progression toward the Associate and Bachelor Degrees through Ames Christian University
• Official diplomas and transcripts issued upon graduation
Who the Fast-Track Program Is Designed For
The Fast-Track Program is ideal for students who:
• Have begun studying AISOM courses and want to pursue recognized academic credentials
• Desire structured ministry training
• Want their studies to count toward a university degree pathway
• Plan to pursue a Bachelor Degree through ACU
• Feel called to prepare more seriously for ministry leadership
Tuition for the Fast-Track Program
The Fast-Track program provides a combined pathway toward both the Associate and Bachelor degree programs while offering significant savings compared to completing each program separately.
Students may enroll using either of the following options.
Option 1 – Pay in Full
Fast-Track Tuition
$1,599.00
This option activates the entire Fast-Track academic pathway, including progression into the Bachelor Degree program through Ames Christian University.
Option 2 – Two Payment Enrollment Plan
First Payment
$340.00
This payment activates Fast-Track enrollment and provides access to the online exam and grading system, allowing students to begin completing courses through the graded academic track.
The $340 payment activates enrollment only and does not represent completion of a degree program.
Second Payment
$1,359.00
The second payment is required before beginning the Bachelor Degree portion of the program.
Once this payment is completed, students may continue progressing through the Bachelor Degree program through Ames Christian University.
What Happens After Enrollment
Once your enrollment payment is completed:
• Your Fast-Track student status will be activated
• You will receive instructions for accessing the online exam and grading system
• You will begin completing courses through the graded academic track
After completing the first four graded courses, students enter dual enrollment status, allowing their AISOM studies to begin counting toward their university degree pathway.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Fast-Track Program or would like assistance determining whether this pathway is right for you, please contact us.
AMES International School of Ministry
Admissions Office
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