ACCREDITATION
Central Christian College of the Bible is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of The Association for Biblical Higher Education (formerly The Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges). Central was granted accreditation status in October 1982, and it was reaffirmed in 1987, 1992, and 2003. Member colleges of ABHE are also recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation), the national accrediting organization that serves as an umbrella over all the recognized accrediting bodies, including the regional associations. ABHE is also listed by the United States Department of Education as a recognized agency for biblical higher education. The Association's member institutions are recognized by the Department of Justice, the Veteran's Administration, and other relevant federal agencies in the United States. Finally, ABHE is recognized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, the theological education affiliate of the World Evangelical Alliance.

APPROVAL
The churches have indicated their approval of Central Christian College of the Bible by their support in financial gifts, by sending men and women to be trained for Christian service, and by employing Central alumni.

As a result of being listed in the Directory of Higher Education, Central is approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education for certification and distribution of veteran’s benefits allowing veterans to receive all the benefits they have earned by serving our country.

As a United States Department of Education approved institution, Central students are eligible for participation in Federal grant and loan programs. Central participates in the Pell Grant Program, the Work-Study Program, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, the Academic Competitiveness Grant program, as well as the Federal Stafford Student and Parent PLUS Loan Programs.