TBS 2026 Term 1

We are officially full. You may apply to the waitlist.

We accept 25 students per category (age/gender).

More information about the program can be found at SMBS.ORG/TBS

Teens Bible School 2026: June 14th – July 11th, 2026
Orientation: Sunday, June 14th 2026 at 4:00PM
Graduation: Saturday, July 11th 2026 at 5:00PM

Completion of the registration does not mean that you are accepted into the program.

Due to high demand, we are unable to accept second year attendees. 

Admissions

We are glad to hear your interest in our teens program!

We are able to accept 100 students in 2026.

You need to take the following steps to register:

• You must be between the age of 14 to 17, inclusively.
• Fill out the Application to register. It is very important that all fields are completed. If your application is incomplete, it will not be processed.
• Include a $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Include a $400 deposit. This deposit will be applied towards your tuition. See Tuition Cost page for more information. Make checks/money orders payable to TBS.

*Please note: When you submit your application, your check will be cashed and card processed; however, this does not mean that you are accepted to TBS. In the event that you are not accepted, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. However, if you decide not to come to TBS after final acceptance and registration, you will NOT receive a refund. You will receive an official reply from the admission office by Feb 21st. 

All applicants will receive an official reply regarding the admission status by February 21st.

Program Cost

The program cost is $1,900 + a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Due with application submission: $450 ($400 deposit and $50 application fee)

THE PROGRAM COST COVERS

• Tuition
• Housing
• Utilities
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Fri)
• Events and Field-Trips

PAYMENTS BREAKDOWN

• $50 application fee is non-refundable**
• $400 conditionally refundable** deposit, counts towards program cost
• $1,500 balance is due by May 16th (late fees apply*)

REMAINING BALANCE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Due date: May 15th at 1 pm EST

• Online
  • Pay your tuition balance by logging into your account.
  • Go to smbs.org/pay-online >>> Log In >>> Me >>> My Registration >>> Need Attention >>> Pay Balance
• Check 
  • Checks payable to SMBS
  • The envelope must be postmarked on or before the due date above
  • Mail the check to TBS Admissions, 342 Girvin Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32225

* LATE FEES:

• $100 late application fee for applications submitted after January 1st, 2026
• $200 late fee for payments processed after May 15th, 2026

** REFUND POLICY:

• Application fee – non-refundable.
• Tuition deposit after an official acceptance – non-refundable. Once you have been accepted to the program and you change your mind about attending or your circumstances change, you will NOT receive a refund of your deposit. In the event that your application is denied for various reasons, we will refund your tuition deposit in full.
• Credit card processing fee – non-refundable.
• Late application or late payment fee – non-refundable.
• Payment plan fee – non-refundable.

TAX FILING:

SMBS program cost is not eligible as an educational institution to issue Form 1098 -T for a tax write-off.

Payments – How to get to the payment page