Financial Aid

Applications for grants and scholarships will open March 1, 2020.


DiSCOUNTS | No app Needed!

These discounts are offered by Free Grace Bible College to ease the financial burden of students in special situations. Discounts are automatically distributed (no application necessary!) after your acceptance into a program and after proof of eligibility is provided. 

  • Marriage and Family Discount

    Amount: 25% off tuition


    Bringing your family with you on your journey of faith is vital. That’s why we have the Marriage & Family Discount - to enable your spouse (and/or children) to experience the college with you! This discount is available to a current student’s immediate family. The first applicant must pay full tuition; the spouse and/or children each receive 25% off tuition.  Family members must attend the same year of the college to receive the discount.

  • THINK3 Discount

    Amount: 10% off tuition


    Investing in the next generation is at the heart of education - and we are passionate about helping young people discover God’s calling on their lives! This discount is automatically applied to any accepted student age 20 or younger who are not concurrently enrolled in any other post-secondary academic institution.

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

The following grants are made possible by a group of generous donors that includes area businesses, college alumni, and members of Free Grace United. 

  • Opportunity Grant

    Amount: Varies; multiple awards available

    A need-based grant for students with financial hardships or setbacks. 


    Criteria: 

    • Has financial need
    • History of serving others in local church preferred, but not required

  • First-Time College Scholarship

    Amount:  $150; multiple awards available
    This scholarship was created to award non-traditional students for their courage in continuing their education. Multiple awards available. 


    Criteria:

    • No prior college experience
    • Must be 21 years or older
    • Stable work history
    • Desirable qualities: strong work ethic, determination despite adversity, passion

  • Men@Work Grant

    Amount: $1,350

    The goal of this grant is to help provide the means for an employed family man to deepen his faith in order to bring his family and business to the next level. This grant provides full tuition and fees for DBS OR Year 1 or Year 2 of ACLM.


    Criteria: 

    • Male student pursuing any degree
    • Employed full-time (or equivalent) at any reputable place of business
    • Provides financially for one or more dependents
    • Committed, reliable volunteer at Free Grace United (any location)



  • Leadership Grant

    Amount: $1,000 for ACLM Fast Track OR $500 for Year 2

    The goal of this grant is to relieve the financial burden of leadership training so that the recipient can focus on developing his or her leadership skills within the local church.


    Criteria:

    • Must be pursuing the ACLM Fast Track or Year 2 of the ALCM
    • History of serving others in the local church
    • Currently serving in a volunteer leadership position at your home church
    • A calling for ministry leadership is preferred, but not required

FAFSA Information

A Note about FAFSA and Federal Student Tuition Reimbursement/Refunds: 

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Federal student tuition reimbursement/refunds via 1098-T forms for taxes are governmental programs. FGBC has chosen not to pursue governmental accreditation, thus we cannot participate in these programs. This not only keeps our program costs lower, but we also believe that this is the direction God has called our program, and trust Him to provide for every student mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically and financially.



And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 4:19