* Each institution has the same agreement of curriculum through the NCCA Degree Assistance program, regardless of degree title.

* The title of the degree is dependent upon the institution, as approved by their individual state's board of higher education

* The curriculum for earning any degree through completion of the RMCM program is exactly the same, regardless of institution selected.

* If an RMCM student successfully completes all three phases of their enrolled program, they will receive their degree(s), associated transcript, along with NCCA Certification & Licensing

* No residency is required at any institution to earn your degree(s) through our program.

* RMCM Ministries and the National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.), take care of all administration, records transfer, matriculation and liaison with the institutions after successful completion of specific program requirements.

* Degrees and Transcripts come directly from the selected institution. Default is by mail.

* Student may choose to have their degree awarded at the annual NCCA conference, or elect to go through the selected institution's commencement ceremonies (if available).

* Attending commencements is not a requirement, however, receiving a college degree is a worthy, life achievement, and we encourage our graduates to participate in commencements whenever possible, especially at the Master's or Doctorate Level. Participation at commencements or the annual NCCA conference is an additional expenses at student's expense.

* Affiliate institutions offering degrees through the NCCA Degree Assistance program are all accredited through one or more non-government accrediting associations, and are not to be confused with Dept of Education or regionally accredited institutions of higher education. They are legal, religious degrees authorized to be conferred by the institutions's individual state boards of higher education, and are offered as a bonus for our students who seek NCCA Certification and/or NCCA Licensing, have a proper/valid ministerial credential, and are established in a recognized, legal ministry of Pastoral Counseling as a para-church 501(c)3, or as a legally established outreach ministry under the auspices of the Church (Local or National), to offer pastoral counseling for a fee or donations, as defined by rules of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and not in conflict with an individual's state laws that may govern/amend various aspects of pastoral counseling in their state.

* Pastoral Counseling Credentials are NOT the same as a receiving a credential as a state licensed professional counselor. (Please see our link that talks about NCCA Licensing, and educate yourself). Pastoral counseling enjoys the privilege of separation of church and state, as long as the definition of a proper, legal ministry, as defined by the IRS are adhered to. It is the student's, or prospective student's responsibility to check any/all state laws prior to enrolling with RMCM Ministries. Our website extensively talks about the difference between NCCA licensing and State Licensing, and RMCM Ministries is happy to discuss clarify any of the above points with any prospective students, so there can be a full understanding.