{"id":483,"date":"2023-12-21T03:37:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T03:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/?page_id=483"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:59:08","slug":"military-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/military-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Assistance"},"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;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; min_height=&#8221;770px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;110px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;110px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide admin_title=&#8221;An Engaging H1 Headline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(37,40,42,0.47) 0%|rgba(37,40,42,0.5) 99%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#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\/04\/Military-Assistance.webp&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span>Military Assistance<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; z_index=&#8221;4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-85px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.et_pb_section_1 {overflow:visible!important;}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|96px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#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; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(5,49,71,0.7)&#8221; global_module=&#8221;628&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Military Friendly University<\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Proudly Serving Those Who Serve Us<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Grace Christian University is proud of the courageous men and women who serve our country, and we delight in being a military-friendly university. We offer help in processing military scholarships, tuition assistance, and other veteran benefits. We also offer college credit for qualified military training and\/or experience. 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For more details about Grace\u2019s military discount eligibility requirements, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/academics\/academic-resources\/academic-catalogs\/online-catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;This discount is offered in an effort to match the Military's Tuition Assistance benefit of $250 per credit hour and potentially allow military students to attend Grace Christian University with no out-of-pocket cost. This military discount applies to our Online degree programs only and does not apply to the On Campus degree program. The military tuition assistance is offered at any time throughout the year to all qualified individuals and applies to all classes taken online. Individuals receiving the military discount are required to cover the Resource Fee associated with each course.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:897,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">This discount is offered in an effort to match the Military\u2019s Tuition Assistance benefit of $250 per credit hour and potentially allow military students to attend Grace Christian University with no out-of-pocket cost. This military discount applies to our Online degree programs only and does not apply to the On-Campus degree programs. The military tuition assistance is offered at any time throughout the year to all qualified individuals and applies to all classes taken online. Individuals receiving the military discount are required to cover the Resource Fee associated with each course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our specially-trained staff is completely devoted to military and veteran students and processing their military scholarships and other financial benefits.<\/p>\n<h5>Step 1<\/h5>\n<h3>Apply for Online Admissions at Grace Christian University<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Our Grace Academic Advising Team has more than 20 years of combined experience in helping our students succeed! To contact our Academic Advisors, call <a href=\"tel:+16162618585\">(616) 261-8585<\/a>, or email at<span> <\/span><a href=\"mailto:academicadvising@gracechristian.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">academicadvising@gracechristian.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To apply, go to\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Step 2<\/h5>\n<h3>Apply for Federal Student Aid using the FAFSA<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To apply for Federal aid using the FAFSA, go to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fafsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FAFSA website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Federal School Code for Grace Christian University is 002265.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend completing the FAFSA at least 2 weeks or more prior to your Online start date, to allow time for our office to review and send an award letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Step 3<\/h5>\n<h3>Review the Grace Online Scholarships and apply for outside scholarships<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For Grace scholarships, go to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Online Financial Aid webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Please inform the Financial Aid Office if you are awarded an outside scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/dipi_advanced_tabs_item][dipi_advanced_tabs_item title=&#8221;On-Campus Undergraduate&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>On-Campus Undergraduate<\/h5>\n<h2>Military Assistance<\/h2>\n<p>As a military-friendly school, Grace Christian University is proud to work directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the training of honorably discharged service members. Our specially-trained staff are completely devoted to military and veteran students and processing their military scholarships and other financial benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The On-Campus Program does not have a discounted military tuition rate for our military students, however our On-Campus military students are eligible for On-Campus scholarships. The On-Campus Tuition Rates can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition &amp; Fees webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are eligible to receive VA benefits or Federal Tuition Assistance are also recommended to completing the following steps towards obtaining additional sources of Financial Aid.<\/p>\n<h5>Step 1<\/h5>\n<h3>Apply for Admission to Grace Christian University<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To become eligible for Grace On-Campus scholarships, students must first apply for admission on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For more information about admissions to our On-Campus program, visit<span>\u00a0<\/span>the <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/on-campus-admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">On-Campus Admissions webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Step 2<\/h5>\n<h3>Apply for Federal Student Aid using the FAFSA<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To apply for Federal aid using the FAFSA, go to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fafsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the FAFSA website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Federal School Code for Grace Christian University is 002265.<\/li>\n<li>To receive full consideration for State of Michigan grants, it is recommended that all students submit their FAFSA before July 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Step 3<\/h5>\n<h3>Review Grace Scholarships and apply for outside scholarships<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For Grace scholarships, go to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">On-Campus Financial Aid webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Please inform the Financial Aid Office if you are awarded an outside scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/dipi_advanced_tabs_item][\/dipi_advanced_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;111604&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#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_text module_class=&#8221;align-ctr-ctr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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: center;\">Request More Information<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e05d28;\">Want to Learn More?<\/span> Contact Us Today!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUwNyJ9fQ==@&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get Info&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;7dac7f10-513f-4ad0-ac11-56f204fb126d&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#E05D28&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px|40px|13px|40px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#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; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>GI Bill\u00ae &amp; Military Tuition Assistance<\/h2>\n<p>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. For more information about education benefits offered by the VA, please visit the Education and Training section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\">official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To manage your existing VA benefits, or search and apply for benefits that are relevant to your interests, sign in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.va.gov\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1621953014509000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEAH2YlHTwWbI1XC9S41bBOCJ7WDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">VA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The following is a list of potential benefits that are available to service members. GI Bill\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chapter 33 Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 35 Dependents\u2019 Educational Assistance program<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 1606 or 1607<\/li>\n<li>Army Tuition Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Air Force Tuition Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Navy Tuition Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Marines Tuition Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Coast Guard Tuition Assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#053147&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#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; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>How will I receive my Military benefits at Grace Christian University?<\/h4>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 826px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 152.25px;\">Type of Military Student<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 269.5px;\">Military Benefits<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 216.25px;\">What Student needs to turn in to the Grace Enrollment Advisor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 144px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 144px; width: 152.25px;\">\n<p><span>Grace Online Program\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Military Tuition Discount Only<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 144px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>For our\u00a0ONLINE PROGRAM ONLY, the Military Tuition rate is $250 per credit hour.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 144px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript &amp; DD-214. Spouse of veteran also turns in Marriage Certificate.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 120px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 120px; width: 152.25px;\"><span>Chapter 33 Post 9\/11GI Bill\u00a0\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 120px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>Depending on Certificate of Eligibility, up to 100% Tuition &amp; Resource fees can be paid to the school. Also paid a Monthly Housing Allowance from the VA.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 120px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript, DD-214 and Certificate of Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 152.25px;\"><span>Chapter 35 Dependents Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>VA payment goes directly to the student, varies per student.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>DD-214, Certificate of Eligibility. Need spouse or parent info. Need child order when student is dependent child of the veteran.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 152.25px;\"><span>Chapter 30 Montgomery\u00a0GI Bill\u00a0\u00ae<b>*<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>VA payment goes directly to the student, varies per student.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript, DD-214 and Certificate of Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 152.25px;\"><span>Chapter 1606 Reserve\u00a0GI Bill\u00a0\u00ae<b>*<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>VA payment goes directly to the student, varies per student.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript, DD-214, and Certificate of Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 152.25px;\"><span>Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>Varies per student. Usually covers tuition, fees, and books.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript, DD-214, and email address of VR&amp;E Counselor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 168px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 168px; width: 152.25px;\">\n<p><span>Any Tuition Assistance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 168px; width: 269.5px;\"><span>100% Tuition Only, not fees.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 168px; width: 216.25px;\"><span>Joint Service Transcript &amp; TA Voucher (also called Authorization Form)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>* Note: Chapter 30 and 1606 students need to complete an end of month certification with the VA before they are paid.<\/p>\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_text module_class=&#8221;align-ctr-ctr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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: center;\">All The Details<\/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; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#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; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Request Joint Service Transcripts&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>To request your Joint Service transcript please visit the link below. Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance to Grace Online, however, official transcripts must be received by the end of your first course:<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Request Joint Transcripts:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/jst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span>click here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>How to request Official Joint Transcripts:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span>click here<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Grace Christian University also offers a free evaluation of military training and experience for college credit when you submit your Joint Services or American Council on Education (ACE) Transcript. Talk to your Grace Academic Advisor for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Service Member Readmission Policy&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Service members who cease attendance at Grace Christian University due to service requirements may request to be readmitted after they return from service. Grace Christian University will readmit the student into the next available classes within the program, with the same academic status that they had when they last attended.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students must notify the Grace Academic Advising Office as soon as possible when they need to stop attending classes due to service requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Students must notify the Grace Academic Advising Office of their intent to return to school within 3 years of completion of their period of service.<\/li>\n<li>The cumulative length of the absence and of all previous absences from the school for military service may not exceed 5 years.<\/li>\n<li>A student\u2019s readmission rights terminate in the case of a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge, general court-martial, federal or state prison sentence, or other reasons as described in 34 CFR 668.18(h).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Veteran-Friendly Employers&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency (MVAA) has compiled a list of employers who are committed\u00a0<\/span><span>to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices. MVAA has awarded those veteran-friendly employers with either a gold, silver, or bronze level status. Please review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/employment-new\/panel-veterans\/friendly-emp\">MVAA\u2019s list of Veteran Friendly Employers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Accreditation&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Grace Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>G<\/span><span>race Christian University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master\u2019s levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/about\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accreditation webpage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Cohort Default Rate&#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;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school\u2019s borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meets other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year. The U.S. Department of Education releases official cohort default rates once per year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grace\u2019s Fiscal Year 2022 Official 3 year Cohort Default Rate was 0%.<\/li>\n<li>The National Fiscal Year 2022 cohort default rate was also 0%, due to the federal pause on federal student loan payments that began in March of 2020. During the pause, borrowers with student loans held by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) were not required to make any payments, and no borrowers with ED-held loans entered default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Students interested in obtaining additional information about loan repayment should either visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span>studentaid.gov<\/span><\/a><span>, or contact the Grace Financial Aid Office at <a href=\"tel:+16165380599\">(616) 538-0599<\/a>, or email at <a href=\"mailto:financialaid@gracechristian.edu\">financialaid@gracechristian.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Additional Disclosures&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In compliance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Grace Christian University will allow any individual entitled to receive Chapter 31 (VR&amp;E) or Chapter 33 (Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae) benefits to attend registered courses while the institution awaits payment from the VA.<\/p>\n<p>We will not assess late fees due to delayed VA payments. We will not deny access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities. We will not require that a covered individual borrow additional funds. We will not impose any penalty on any covered individual because of the individual\u2019s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.<\/p>\n<p>The waiting period will expire upon receipt of the payment from the VA or after 90 days from the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility. It is recommended that Military students submit their Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits to the school before classes begin. If the student\u2019s eligible VA benefits do not fully cover the financial obligations at the University, the student will be responsible to make other payment arrangements to cover the remaining balance before classes begin.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Trained Military-Friendly College Counselors&#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_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Our specially-trained staff is completely devoted to military and veteran students and processing their military scholarships and other financial benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Kurt Postma, the Director of Financial Aid, is also our school\u2019s Veteran Benefits Coordinator and School Certifying Official (SCO). 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