Eligibility Criteria Schedule and attend a campus visit by March 1 for fall entry or November 1 for spring entry Amount of Award $2,000 ($500 per year) Renewability Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Indiana Full Tuition Plan

Amount of Award Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition) Eligibility Criteria Adjusted Gross Income ≤ $60,000 as calculated by the FAFSA Must be an Indiana resident with a 3.0 GPA Must qualify for full state and federal aid each year Must be accepted and full tuition awarded by May 1. Case-by-case consideration after May 1 Renewability Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Church Matching Grant Program

Amount of Award Up to $1,000 matching ($2,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted by February 28 Up to $500 matching ($1,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted after February 28 and before August 1 Financial Aid Forms Eligibility Criteria Church participation in program Submission of church participation and student roster Renewability Renewable based on continued church participation Submission of student roster by August 1

Athletic Scholarships

Amount of Award Amounts vary as determined by Athletic Department/coach Eligibility Criteria Athletic scholarships are available for baseball, bowling, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, fishing, golf, rugby, shooting sports, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball Renewability Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year Participation in the sport at Grace College

21st Century Scholars

Amount of Award Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition) Eligibility Criteria Must be a 21st Century Scholar Must qualify for full state and federal aid each year Renewability Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Charis Fellowship Scholarships

Amount of Award $5,000 (1,250 per year) Eligibility Criteria Participation in a Charis Fellowship church Need-based consideration once student has applied and included Grace College on the FAFSA Renewability Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

International Student Scholarships

Amount of Award Amounts vary Eligibility Criteria Non-U.S. Citizens only Demonstrated financial need on the Declaration of Financial Support Renewability Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Ivy Tech to Grace Guarantee

Amount of Award (Based on College Cumulative GPA) 4.0+ GPA = $14,000 per year 3.7 – 3.99 GPA = $13,000 per year 3.0 – 3.69 GPA = $12,000 per year Under 3.0 GPA = $11,000 per year Eligibility Criteria 12 or more college credit hours after high school Automatic consideration once student has applied and notified when admission is granted Renewability Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Transfer Students

New beginnings and a fresh start!

Considering making a move into a new community? Whether you’re moving from another college or university or wrapping up your time at a community college and ready to complete your degree, Grace College is a great place to finish your journey at an affordable price.

As a Grace College graduate, you will be equipped with knowledge and skill to make a difference in your community whether near or far.

Am I a Transfer Student?

Wondering if you’re a transfer student? Answer three questions to find out!

1. Have you graduated from High School?
2. Prior to starting at Grace College, will you have completed 12+ college credits from an accredited college or university since graduating high school?
3. Do I want to study on-campus in Winona Lake?

If answered YES to all three questions, you would be considered a transfer student and can begin the process with our FREE Lancer Application.

Interested in transferring into our Nursing or Medical Imaging programs?

You’re off to a great start! Because these programs have specific prerequisite and admission requirements, your next step is to connect with Izzy Eaton, Transfer Admissions Counselor at izzy.eaton@grace.edu or by call/text at 574-498-2060. Izzy can help review your transfer credits, explain next steps, and connect you with the program as needed.

We’re proud to partner with Ethnos360 and Word of Life Bible Institute to help students continue their education at Grace. Through these partnerships, eligible transfer students may qualify for additional scholarship opportunities.

Contact us to learn more about available scholarships and how your credits can transfer to Grace!

Transfer Academic Scholarships

As a transfer student, your hard work and dedication doesn’t stop when you come to Grace. Through the process you’ll find people who care about you finishing your degree well and keeping it affordable. Just like our traditional undergraduate students, 100% of transfer students receive financial aid.

At the time of acceptance, you will receive an academic scholarship based on your current college GPA.

Cumulative College GPA	Scholarship Awarded
4.0+	$14,000
3.7 – 3.99	$13,000
3.0 - 3.69	$12,000
Under 3.0	$11,000

Additional Aid Options for Transfer Students

Eligibility Criteria

Schedule and attend a campus visit by March 1 for fall entry or November 1 for spring entry

Amount of Award

$2,000 ($500 per year)

Renewability

Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Amount of Award

Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition)

Eligibility Criteria

Adjusted Gross Income ≤ $60,000 as calculated by the FAFSA
Must be an Indiana resident with a 3.0 GPA
Must qualify for full state and federal aid each year
Must be accepted and full tuition awarded by May 1. Case-by-case consideration after May 1

Renewability

Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually
Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Amount of Award

Up to $1,000 matching ($2,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted by February 28
Up to $500 matching ($1,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted after February 28 and before August 1

Financial Aid Forms

Eligibility Criteria

Church participation in program
Submission of church participation and student roster

Renewability

Renewable based on continued church participation
Submission of student roster by August 1

Amount of Award

Amounts vary as determined by Athletic Department/coach

Eligibility Criteria

Athletic scholarships are available for baseball, bowling, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, fishing, golf, rugby, shooting sports, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball

Renewability

Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Participation in the sport at Grace College

Amount of Award

Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition)

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a 21st Century Scholar
Must qualify for full state and federal aid each year

Renewability

Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually
Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Amount of Award

$5,000 (1,250 per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in a Charis Fellowship church
Need-based consideration once student has applied and included Grace College on the FAFSA

Renewability

Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Amount of Award

Amounts vary

Eligibility Criteria

Non-U.S. Citizens only
Demonstrated financial need on the Declaration of Financial Support

Renewability

Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Amount of Award (Based on College Cumulative GPA)

4.0+ GPA = $14,000 per year
3.7 – 3.99 GPA = $13,000 per year
3.0 – 3.69 GPA = $12,000 per year
Under 3.0 GPA = $11,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

12 or more college credit hours after high school
Automatic consideration once student has applied and notified when admission is granted

Renewability

Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Ready to Start?

Steps to Becoming a Lancer

1. Submit our Lancer Application
2. Submit official transcripts to admissions@grace.edu. Be sure to include all institutions attended, including your current school, any previous colleges, and dual-credit institutions.
3. Add Grace College to your FAFSA (001800)
4. Visit our beautiful Winona Lake Campus
5. Submit enrollment deposit here. Placing your deposit not only secures your place in the incoming class, but it also places you in line for housing next school year.
6. Take next steps. Once you’ve been accepted, you can see all your personalized next steps on your application status page – www.grace.edu/status. Follow the checklist to move forward in your enrollment process and make the move to campus smooth!

Your Credits Will Transfer If:

The credits are from an accredited institution
The grade received for the course is a C- or better
The classes are at the 100 level or higher (1000 level at some institutions)

Note:
Credit transfer outcomes may vary; in some cases, students will receive general education credits while others may receive major-specific credits depending on their area of study. Please reach out to us if you would like a course evaluation to gain a better understanding of how your credits will transfer to Grace College. Indiana College Core (ICC) credits will transfer to Grace College upon receipt of official transcripts from your previous institution, and credits from unaccredited institutions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that a minimum of 60 credits must be completed at Grace College, allowing you to fully experience our academic community.

“I’ve definitely had the college experience that I was desiring…living on campus and being surrounded by that Christlike community is huge for me. It is probably the best decision I’ve made.”

Melissa M. (Grace College ‘22)

Life as a Transfer

We understand that transitioning to a new environment can bring a mix of emotions, which is why we have worked to make the experience as seamless as possible for transfer students joining Grace College.

Housing:
Once you commit to Grace College, you’ll go through our housing process and we’ll send you detailed information via your Grace email! Visit campus to see what options are available to you! Learn more about our dormitories and apartment style living options here.

Food:
Receive 21 scans/week + $200 per semester of flex funds to use in the Village of Winona Lake, on-campus coffee shop and Grace Gear.

Additional Resources:
Dedicated transfer liaison who is a current student and has been through the process. They are ready to assist in getting you oriented to campus and the great resources available to you.

Workout facilities, academic support through our Morgan Library and Learning Center, in addition to other resources our Lancers can take advantage of while on-campus.

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Transfer Students