Yes!  Our Summer Intensive is one week packed full of RSM courses, prayer meetings, and meaningful connection. No application is required.

No.  Students are responsible for arranging child care. 

Our enrollment for the 2011/2012 school year is 166 students.  We expect our student body to grow rapidly in the years to come.  

The Ramp School of Ministry is located at 340 Bexar Avenue East, in Hamilton, Alabama.  Most classes are held in the Ramp building across from the Post Office.  

It is our desire for first year students to dedicate nine months of their lives entirely to the Lord as He shapes and identifies them.  We believe eternal fruit will be produced in an atmosphere of sacrifice and limited distraction.

Student loans and government aid are not available for our students.  We do not currently provide scholarships or work study programs.  

You will be responsible for your own supplies (paper, pens, etc).  Some textbooks are required and are available for purchase in our bookstore.  Laptops are permitted and will be beneficial to students.  

Classes at RSM include Leadership, Honor and Authority, Grace and Truth, Dynamics of Faith, Revival History, and more.  All of our classes reflect the core values of The Ramp.  They are designed to serve as foundational principles that will shape the lives of students and serve them in every sphere of life and ministry.

No.  The entire year’s tuition ($3,500), must be paid in full on or before orientation.  Students may not pay for one semester at a time.  Students may not attend class until full tuition has been paid.

$550 includes the cost of tuition and lunch on the days of June 13, 14, and 15.  Lodging and dinners are not included. 

Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

While there is no maximum age limit, we recognize that our primary assignment is with youth and young adults. We will take that into consideration while processing and reviewing applications.

Yes. Married couples who attend RSM together will receive a $1,000 discount per couple for the 2012/2013 school year

While we would love to accept each and every applicant, our personnel and facility limitations do not make that possible. We do expect for the number of accepted students to grow each year, but we cannot accept all applicants at this time.

We have a very limited amount of space available in student housing. Students are placed on a first- come-first-serve basis.  Those students who do not stay in our housing are responsible for their accommodations.  A list of local landlords/rental units will be provided.  

Once an applicant is accepted, we provide a contact list of other students seeking roommates.

Tuition for the Ramp School of Ministry is $3,500 per year. This amount must be paid in full on or before the day of orientation.  Payments are processed via cashier’s check, money order,  or credit card.  Make payable to the Ramp School of Ministry.  Personal checks will not be accepted.  Upon acceptance of your application, we require a $200 nonrefundable deposit that goes toward tuition.  A late fee of $150 will be added to the balance of students who exceed the application deadline of August 5, 2012.  The cost of books is not included in the tuition.

No.  We do not provide transportation in any way, nor does the city of Hamilton have public transportation.  Students are responsible for their own transportation.  

Tuition covers over 200 hours of Bible classes each semester, worksheets and class materials, daily use of the Ramp facilities, honorariums for seminar speakers, administrative costs, and more. Textbooks are not covered by tuition; however, the cost of books is very low.

Our school lasts from late August to early May and is divided into two semesters. At this time, the second year option is by invitation only.

Tuition payments are not tax-deductible.

Morning prayer is Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. Monday through Thursday Bible classes last from 9-12 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday night services are at 6 p.m. Typically, every second and fourth weekend of the month is a Ramp gathering, beginning 7 p.m. on Friday and lasting all day on Saturday. Volunteering and outreaches will occur throughout the week.

No.  We are not currently able to accept international students.  We are working with the appropriate government agencies and hope to open our doors to international students very soon.  

No.  We are not currently pursuing accreditation.

No. Chosen doesn’t hold auditions, but is a ministry team that operates by invitation only.

Yes. During off weekends and on typical school holidays students may visit home.

A personal computer is recommended for communication and study, but it is not required. Students have computer access in our student lounge.

Yes!  Though we require students to fulfill serving hours each week, they may maintain a job to provide for themselves and their families.  We’ve designed our classroom schedule to fit the needs of students who hold part-time jobs.

Yes! Our second year program continues the process of developing each student in both their personal call and corporate responsibility. Students must re-apply for acceptance into the second year of RSM.