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KAIROS D.MIN., other programs no longer FAFSA-funded
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04-01-2026, 10:13 AM
Kairos University will end FAFSA participation at least in D. Min. and other graduate programs. Officials  informally cited increasing mandated bureaucratic costs burdensome to a small program.

The University is accredited and focuses on a low graduate tuition to begin with for its primarily religious-oriented and Seminary students.
Ongoing:

Ph.D. Philosophy
Focus on Systematic Philosophy, Great Books Literature.
University of South Africa, 
Expected Graduation 2029.

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MBA
MA Philosophy
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University of Mary,
North Dakota. 2025.

BA Economics & Psychology
Also Concentrated Business, Education Studies;
with Philosophy/History, minor Mathematics/Natural Sciences. 
USNY Regents College (now Excelsior University), 
New York. 1975, revalidated 1988.


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Associate Arts/Sciences-level studies. 
Philosophy, Government, Sociology, Computers. 
St. Petersburg College, Honors Program.
Florida. 2013-2019.

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D. Min.
Kairos University,
South Dakota, Admitted 2026.

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Interdisciplinary Liberal and Political Science Studies.
Fort Hays State University,
Kansas. Admitted for entry 2026.

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04-01-2026, 11:33 AM
(04-01-2026, 10:13 AM)MFG Wrote: Officials  informally cited increasing mandated bureaucratic costs burdensome to a small program.

I believe them. Title IV participation requires maintaining a whole department of financial aid counselors with specific training and skills.
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04-04-2026, 08:16 PM
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no no no no... Actually, with their tuition model, for those who can afford the monthly tuition payments, they shouldn't be affected too much. Depends on each person and their personal budgeting scenario.
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04-08-2026, 02:03 PM
(04-01-2026, 11:33 AM)SteveFoerster Wrote:
(04-01-2026, 10:13 AM)MFG Wrote: Officials  informally cited increasing mandated bureaucratic costs burdensome to a small program.

I believe them. Title IV participation requires maintaining a whole department of financial aid counselors with specific training and skills.


Yep. They said recent regulatory changes were prohibitive.
Ongoing:

Ph.D. Philosophy
Focus on Systematic Philosophy, Great Books Literature.
University of South Africa, 
Expected Graduation 2029.

Completed:

MBA
MA Philosophy
(Dual Degree)
University of Mary,
North Dakota. 2025.

BA Economics & Psychology
Also Concentrated Business, Education Studies;
with Philosophy/History, minor Mathematics/Natural Sciences. 
USNY Regents College (now Excelsior University), 
New York. 1975, revalidated 1988.


Self-Development:
Associate Arts/Sciences-level studies. 
Philosophy, Government, Sociology, Computers. 
St. Petersburg College, Honors Program.
Florida. 2013-2019.

Paused:

D. Min.
Kairos University,
South Dakota, Admitted 2026.

MLS Public Administration.
Interdisciplinary Liberal and Political Science Studies.
Fort Hays State University,
Kansas. Admitted for entry 2026.

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