The Grace College Master of Education program is designed to assist teachers to become moral practitioners and expand their influence in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Admissions Requirements
In order to be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Education program.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA: minimum 2.75 (or 3 years of successful teaching experience)
- Complete the application process.
- Valid teaching license or eligibility for a license

Application Process

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Autobiographical Statement
Submit an Autobiographical Statement of at least 300 words, including information about yourself, your recent work in education, or your profession, and reasons for seeking the Grace College Master of Education degree. Include any significant events in your career that have played key roles in your development. Define your character in terms of basic values, commitment to graduate studies, philosophy, and worldview.
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Résumé
Submit your Résumé via email to online@grace.edu.
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Transcripts
Submit Official Transcript(s) from all undergraduate colleges or universities and from any graduate school where work was completed.
Transcript Request Form
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References
Submit two Professional References. At least one must be directly related to your professional experience in education.
Professional Reference Form
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Interview
The program director may contact you to schedule an interview after receiving the application pieces listed above.
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Teaching License
Submit a copy of your teaching license via email to online@grace.edu.
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Background Check
Complete a Background Check. To request a form go to http://www.checkcriminalbackgrounds.com and click on “state” to request a criminal background check.
Return the report directly to:
Grace College
Department of Online Education
Grace College
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Fax: 574-372-5182
Enrollment Deposit
Submit your Enrollment Deposit
A deposit of $250 is required of all graduate students accepting admission to Grace College.

Tuition and Costs
- Per credit hour $362 (textbook rental included)
- Online Course Fee $125 (per course)
Questions?
Email the Department of Online Education or call 888-249-0533.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Checklist
- Apply and be accepted for admission to Grace College.
- The FAFSA must be completed as soon as possible after January 1st. Grace's Federal School Code is 001800. June 30th is the deadline.
- File the FAFSA form online (preferred for Indiana residents).
- Documents or clarifying information requested by Grace College’s Office of Student Financial Aid Services must be submitted within 30 days by the student and/or parent. Notify the Student Financial Aid Office if you will be receiving any outside sources of financial aid.
- Upon receiving the Student Aid Notification letter from Grace College, the student must carefully follow all the instructions that are listed.
- Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants. Men can register at any post office or register online.
Grace College & Seminary
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Telephone: 800-544-7223
Questions?
Email the Office of Student Financial Aid or call 800-544-7223, ext. 6162.

Frequently Asked Questions
- How many credit hours is the degree? 36 Credit Hours
- How long will it take to complete the degree? The average time that a student takes to complete the degree is 2 years.
- How long does each course last? Each course is only 8 weeks in length
- Does Grace College accept Financial Aid? Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log onto www.fafsa.ed.gov . Remember to include Grace College’s school code – 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information please visit the Financial Aid website.
- What is it like to take an online course? Online learning is exciting and convenient! Each course may be structured in a little bit different format, but usually students are guided week by week through a particular course. There are clear learning objectives and tasks to complete that are posted each week. Grace College is committed to keeping online learning convenient, which is why students are not required to login at a certain time each time each day.