{"id":481,"date":"2023-12-21T03:36:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T03:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/?page_id=481"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:32:42","slug":"online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/online\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Slider Section&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hero-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_arrows=&#8221;off&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;engaging-h1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; min_height=&#8221;770px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;110px||||false|false&#8221; 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At Grace, we ask that students complete their FAFSA two weeks or more before their desired start date. After submitting the FAFSA, please allow up to 3-5 days for the school to receive a copy of the FAFSA from the Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Online students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester in order to be eligible for full Financial Aid funding from the Department of Education. By filing the FAFSA, online students may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, and Stafford loans. Online students are generally only eligible for Federal grants and loans, and any outside scholarships. Due to our discounted tuition costs in the Online Program, Grace\u2019s On-Campus institutional scholarships are not offered to online students.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to completing the FAFSA, online students will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register for an FSA ID<\/a>. The FSA ID is a security feature that allows students to electronically sign the FAFSA application. FAFSA Tech Support number is 1(800) 443-3243.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Federal School Code for Grace Christian University is 002265.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To better understand how federal financial aid is calculated, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/complete-aid-process\/how-calculated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov\/complete-aid-process\/how-calculated<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-SEOG-AWARDS-Policy-for-website-2-18-25.pdf\">2025-26 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>LOANS<\/h5>\n<p>To apply for federal loans, student borrowers must be enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA and the student must be certified as eligible by the University. All Grace Christian University students who will be taking out loans will be required to complete the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and complete a new Master Promissory Note.<\/p>\n<p>Online students also have the choice to borrow a Private Loan from a private lender. To search for a lender and apply, simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elmselect.com\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit elmselect.com<\/a> and search for Grace Christian University Undergraduate Loans.<\/p>\n<p>Review the Loan Quick Links below for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/document-submission\/\"><strong>Financial Aid Document Submission<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/tuition-fees\/online-tuition-details\/\"><strong>View Tuition Rates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipi_advanced_tabs_item][dipi_advanced_tabs_item title=&#8221;Online Graduate Financial Aid&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Online Graduate Financial Aid<\/h2>\n<h5>FAFSA<\/h5>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Graduate Online students who wish to apply for financial aid are asked to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/fafsa.gov\">fafsa.gov<\/a> to complete their FAFSA. At Grace, we ask that students complete their FAFSA two or more weeks before their desired start date. After submitting the FAFSA, please allow up to 3-5 days for the school to receive a copy of the FAFSA from the Department of Education. Graduate Online students must be enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester in order to be eligible for full time Financial Aid funding from the Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By filing the FAFSA, Graduate Online students may be eligible for Stafford Unsubsidized loans. (Graduate students are not eligible for Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, or Subsidized loans). Due to our discounted tuition costs in the Graduate Online Program, Grace\u2019s On-Campus institutional scholarships are not offered to online students.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to completing the FAFSA, online students will need to register for an FSA ID at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studentaid.gov<\/a>. The FSA ID is a security feature that allows students to electronically sign the FAFSA application. FAFSA Tech Support number is 1(800) 443-3243.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Federal School Code for Grace Christian University is 002265.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>LOANS<\/h5>\n<p>After completing a FAFSA, a Graduate student may be eligible to borrow Federal Stafford Loans from the Dept. of Education. If eligible, they will only be offered Unsubsidized loans, as Subsidized loans are not available to Graduate Students. (Unsubsidized loans are charged interest while the student is in school.)<\/p>\n<p>Graduate students also have the choice to borrow a Private Graduate Loan from a private lender. To search for a lender and apply, simply visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elmselect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elmselect.com<\/a> and search for Grace Christian University Graduate Loans.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the Loans Quick Links section below for more information on loan types.<\/p>\n<h5>GRADUATE PROGRAM INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS<\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6>Graduate Program Alumni Scholarship<\/h6>\n<p>This scholarship is a 20% tuition scholarship (not fees) and is available to Graduate students who had previously graduated with an Associate or Bachelor\u2019s degree from the undergraduate program at Grace Christian University, as determined by the Grace Registrar.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Students who have already earned a Bachelor, and\/or a Graduate degree, from Grace Christian University and are pursuing a 2nd bachelor\u2019s degree through Grace\u2019s Online Program, would also be eligible for this 20% Alumni Scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>This scholarship is not available to students who are already receiving the Military Tuition Discount, the Employee\/Spouse Tuition Scholarship, the Part-Time Employee Scholarship, or the 20% Community Partnership Scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Grad-Alumni-Schol-policy-and-application-info-12-2-22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Alumni Scholarship Application<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>Graduate Program GGF Scholarship<\/h6>\n<p>This scholarship is available to employees of GGF affiliated organizations. While the GGF Organization may choose to award any dollar amount, Grace Christian University will only match up to 50% of the Graduate Program tuition (not fees). A student\u2019s total financial aid cannot exceed the Graduate Program Cost of Attendance. <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Graduate-Program-GGF-Match-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to print the GGF Matching Application<\/a>, which also includes rules and instructions for submitting the application. Matching Award applications must be filed each academic year. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Grace scholarships and is not available to students who are already getting the military tuition discount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/document-submission\/\"><strong>Financial Aid Document Submission<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/tuition-fees\/online-tuition-details\/\"><strong>View Tuition Rates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipi_advanced_tabs_item][\/dipi_advanced_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||120px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;on-campus-scholarships&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;align-ctr-ctr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mlii5e30p1dq.i.optimole.com\/cb:hFP7.217\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heading-hr-dot.webp&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat-x&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Loan Quick Links<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Direct Stafford Loans&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Apply for Direct Stafford Loans<\/h5>\n<p>The FAFSA is the application for the Stafford loans, so if you have already completed the FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office will send you an award letter indicating how much in loans you qualify for at Grace Christian University, up to the maximum loan amount allowed per student. (Cost of Attendance limits apply).<\/p>\n<p>Students wishing to accept their Stafford loans must <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/mpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)<\/a>. The MPN is your promise to the Department of Education that you will pay back the federal loans. After the MPN is completed, the Department of Education will notify the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<h6>Dependent Students<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<h6>Subsidized + Unsubsidized = Total<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: left;\">1st year undergrad<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$3,500 + $2,000 = $5,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>2nd year undergrad<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$4,500 + $2,000 = $6,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>3rd year (up to graduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$5,500 + $2,000 = $7,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<h6>Independent Students<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<h6>Subsidized + Unsubsidized = Total<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: left;\">1st year undergrad<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$3,500 + $6,000 = $9,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>2nd year undergrad<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$4,500 + $6,000 = $10,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>3rd year (up to graduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span>$5,500 + $7,000 = $12,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Entrance Counseling&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students wishing to borrow Stafford loans are required by the Department of Education to complete the Loan Entrance Counseling. Stafford Loan funds will not be released to the school without completion of the required Entrance Counseling. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/entrance-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the Entrance Counseling.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions as you complete the Entrance Counseling requirements you may <a href=\"mailto:financialaid@gracechristian.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email the Financial Aid Office<\/a> or call (616) 538-2330.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Outside Scholarships &#038; Grants&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Start with an online search of <strong>Scholarship Websites<\/strong>\u2014we\u2019ve listed a few search engines we\u2019ve found are most helpful. They streamline the process, allowing you to apply for many scholarships at once.<\/p>\n<p>There are many other search engines out there, so don\u2019t give up the search!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">fastweb.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">unigo.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegescholarships.org\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">collegescholarships.org<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholarships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scholarships.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholarshippoints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scholarshippoints.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships360.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scholarships360.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/on-campus\/scholarships-and-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outside Scholarships &amp; Grants<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Direct Parent Plus Loans (for dependent students)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Direct PLUS loans are available to a parent with a good credit history to pay the education expenses for a child who is a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA and the student must be certified as eligible by the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n<p>To complete the Parent PLUS Loan application, the parent must go to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/plus-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov\/plus-app<\/a> and login using their FSA ID and password. Parents who do not have an FSA ID can create one at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov\/fsa-id<\/a>.<br \/>The PLUS application performs a credit check, and if the application is approved, the parent would contact the Financial Aid Office to request a loan, up to the amount allowed, based on the student\u2019s cost of attendance.<br \/>Parents applying for a Direct Parent PLUS loan are required to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/mpn\/parentplus\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)<\/a>. The MPN is the parent\u2019s promise to the Department of Education that they will pay back the federal loans. After the MPN is completed, the Department of Education will notify the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Private Loans&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In some instances, a student may still need additional loans to cover the remainder of their school bill. Private loans are available to help students meet costs that are not covered by federal, state, and institutional aid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private loans are typically for students who still have an amount owed after applying for Stafford and PLUS loans.<\/li>\n<li>Private loans usually require a co-signer, but in some cases (if the student has established credit) the student may be able to apply for a loan without a co-signer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span>Apply for a private loan at\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elmselect.com\/link\/query?schoolid=247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ELMSelect<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Exit Counseling&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#48B6E3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x32;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When a student withdraws or graduates from college, if they borrowed Direct Stafford Loans, they are required to complete the Loan Exit Counseling. This process helps a student understand their rights and responsibilities with the loans that they borrowed. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/exit-counseling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete your Loan Exit Counseling requirements here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\">StudentAid.gov<\/a> provides students with a centralized view of their Title IV loans and grants. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/manage-loans\">Click here for help managing your loans.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions as you complete the Exit counseling requirements you may <a href=\"mailto:financialaid@gracechristian.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email the Financial Aid Office<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+16165382330\">(616) 538-2330<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mlii5e30p1dq.i.optimole.com\/cb:hFP7.217\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Military-Assistance-Contact.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Military student family walking hand in hand through a field of grass.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Military-Assistance-Contact&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;-10px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(37,40,42,0.1)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Military<\/h5>\n<h2>Veteran&#8217;s Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Grace Christian University cooperates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the training of honorably discharged service members. Prior to enrolling at our institution, it is recommended that Service members reach out to their Educational Services Officer, or their Military Service Counselor, to discuss their benefits.<\/p>\n<p>As a military-friendly school, the Online Programs at <span>Grace Christian University offers a discounted military tuition of $250 per credit hour on our<\/span> Online Associate, Online Bachelor, and Online Master courses. (The military discount applies to our Online degree programs only, and does not apply to the On-Campus degree program). 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