Impact 195 - FAQ

IMPACT 195 is a nine-month dynamic discipleship experience designed to help you discover what God created you to do, and equip you to go do it.

Classes follow a dynamic three-fold model of: In-the-Bible teaching, Out-of-the-Box experiences, and Into-the-World practices.

This means that there will be no mediocre days at IMPACT 195. Each day will be filled with mind changing truth, heart changing experiences, and life changing practices.

IMPACT 195 has both day and evening programs. Day classes are held in the mornings, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM. The evening classes are from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Monday through Friday.

The only exceptions to this are the trips and special events.

IMPACT 195 is a discipleship experience, not just an academic exercise. You become a part of a loving community instead of just attending lecture classes. In order to have the best experience possible it is imperative that you continue in the same program in which you enrolled.

We accept applications year-round. You can apply online or request an application on this site, just click the “How To Apply” button in the main menu.

Applicants are required to be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit for students applying to IMPACT 195.

IMPACT 195 is located at 2590 Truxtun Road, in Building 176 of the NTC complex located at Point Loma Liberty Station, just across the parking lot of the Rock Church.

The cost is $1299 per quarter.

Pretty much everything - all class instruction, books & materials, online resources, Do Something Outreaches, quarterly retreats, weekly BBQ's, cool T-shirt, and much more.

Optional mission trips will be at additional cost.

IMPACT 195 is designed to benefit married couples and singles alike!

IMPACT 195 is a great opportunity for married couples to seek the Lord together. Married couples receive special consideration during the trips. For example, married couples are paired together and have their own tent during backpacking trips.

Yes, the remainder of your tuition for the quarter you are attending is due one week prior to the start of class.

If you have any questions or concerns about your tuition, our admissions department will be happy to discuss payment plan details.

You can reach them at 619.764.5249 or email impact195@therocksandiego.org.

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Many students work a job or two to raise money prior to coming to IMPACT 195. Some students receive support from family, friends, their small groups and their church.

Our admissions team would love to walk you through your own Financial Plan Worksheet to help you come up with a rock solid plan for providing for your tuition.

Many students have tuition and missions sponsors.

Per the U.S. tax code, giving towards tuition is not considered a tax deduction. However, giving towards mission trips is considered tax deductible.

Students often carpool together, however, having a vehicle in good working order is highly recommended for all students.

If you do not have a vehicle or a consistent means of transportation please contact our office.

Yes, you can attend either the morning or evening programs in order to accommodate your work schedule.

The program is very demanding and you should be prepared to spiritually, physically and mentally for the demands of working and studying at the same time.

Should you choose to work while attending IMPACT 195, please note that each quarter has a mandatory one-week wilderness trip that needs to be coordinated with your work schedule

Yes.

Full-time student status verification letters are available to accepted students.

Upon receiving your completed application and reference forms, we will schedule an interview with you in person or over the phone.

We give each application careful and prayerful consideration and approximately two weeks after your interview you will receive a response letter from IMPACT 195.

Every student will have the opportunity to go on an optional ministry/mission trip in between each quarter.

In addition, as part of your third quarter, you will go on a three-week, life-changing ministry/mission trip of your choosing!

Yes, we will take a two to three week break in between each quarter. This allows you to catch your spiritual breath and get prepared for your next life changing quarter at IMPACT 195.

For a complete list of days off please visit our events page.

We are currently exploring the possibility of offering student dorms. However, at this time it is the student's responsibility to find his/her own housing.

Single students coming from outside of San Diego County may choose to share an apartment or house with other students. Upon acceptance, our admission staff can help connect you with other students who are seeking to share accommodations.

Yes, there is plenty of free parking available in several parking lots surrounding the school building.