This program is affordable, practical and flexible. At just $10,000 per year before aid, a student can obtain a college education without saddling their future with debt. While this "sticker price" may still be slightly higher than local community college, keep in mind that private school grants might also be applied to your student’s tuition. Private school grants could make Bethel a cheaper choice for your student.

This program is practical due to the practicum experiences each term. A practicum, much like an apprenticeship, integrates classroom instruction, mentoring and real-world experience. Students also build community through shared experiences with other students in the program.

Students will have some flexibility built into the weekly schedule. This program will allow students to study for classes, complete the practicum hours and work a job.

Bethel professors are trained to engage and interact with distance learners. Bethel is recognized as a regional leader for online learning. For all classes, students will be working together and have the assistance of a site director and mentor. Having other students and staff as a level of accountability is sure to lead to student success even in an online forum.

This would be a great option for some individuals. Students can easily stay home for the first two years of the college experience, take mostly core classes at Bethel University at Grace Church, and then transition to Bethel University in Mishawaka for the degree-specific courses the last two years.

Bethel University at Grace Church provides a small group setting with personal attention and a focus on life together with others in the program. And, If your student is interested in ministry, this is a specific program designed to help them leave college with less debt—setting them up to serve in any capacity.