Master of Education
The Grace College Master of Education program is designed to assist teachers to become moral professionals and expand their influence in their classrooms, schools, and communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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
Recommended Application deadline: July 1 (Fall Start)
Recommended Application deadline: December 1 (Spring Start)
After all parts of your application have been completed and received in our enrollment office, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Unless otherwise specified, submit the requested information to:
Grace College
Department of Online Education
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
Fax: 574.372.5182
Complete the online application.
Submit official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions which you have attended. The transcripts must come directly from the school. Complete the top section of the Transcript Request/Student Evaluation form below and send it to the Registrar of each post-secondary school you have attended (you may need more than one of these forms). The registrar will complete the remainder of the form and return it with a copy of your official transcripts directly to the Department of Online Education.
Contact the necessary references below (these cannot be relatives) and have them complete the applicable reference form. The form will be returned by the reference directly to the Department of Online Education.
Email an up-to-date resume to online@grace.edu.
Please email an Autobiographical Statement of at least 300 words to online@grace.edu. This statement should include 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.
Email a copy of your teaching license to online@grace.edu.
If you are an Indiana resident, go to http://www.in.gov/isp/lch to request a Limited Criminal History report. Complete the information for the history and mark #11 (“Has volunteered services at a public school”) as your “Reason for Request.” This document will not automatically be sent to you. The electronic report will be made available to you when you submit your information online. Please save or print the report and email online@grace.edu or mail a copy to the Department of Online Education (address above). If you are not an Indiana resident, to request a form go to http://www.checkcriminalbackgrounds.com and click on “state” to request a criminal background check.
Once you have completed steps 1-7, and the Department of Online Education has received all of the forms, you will be ready for a phone interview. A faculty member will contact you to schedule a personal interview.
When all of the steps have been completed, you will be advised of the Admissions Committee’s decision. The Admissions Committee may request that you submit additional materials and/or that you interview with a representative of the College.
Tuition and Costs
- Per credit hour $372 (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 providing you with an exceptional online learning experience.