EXCEL core is 42 semester hours and covers 16 months. Financial aid is available through the Federal Government by submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Once the Financial Aid Office receives your information, you will be sent an award letter stating the aid for which you are eligible. Tuition and fees for each will be due before your first class each semester. Your costs will be incurred over at least two financial aid award years which means you will have to submit the FAFSA at least twice.

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 402.449.2810 or email us at: gufinaid@graceu.edu.

Institutional Grants

The Christian Worker Grant

For students who are full-time employees of a non-profit Christian organization. The Christian Worker Grant is worth $350 per semester for students taking 12 or more credit hours and $175 per semester for those taking 6-11 credit hours.

The EXCEL Scholarship

For students enrolled in the EXCEL program for at least nine credit hours each semester. Scholarship amount is $200 per semester.

Federal Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available in the form of various grants and Direct student loans to supplement educational expenses and/or cover the cost of the program. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be completed as early as possible.  For more information, visit www.fafsa.gov or www.studentaid.gov.

Additional Resources

Tuition Management Systems

TMS is a payment plan that allows students to make monthly payments toward their educational costs. There is a yearly fee to sign up, but there is no interest for this plan.

Veterans Benefits

For more information on veteran benefits contact your local VA office, or you can call 1.888.442.4551, or the Department of Veteran Affairs. For information pertaining to Grace University's requirements contact our VA officer Teela Christensen at 402.449.2810.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office or call 1.800.827.1000 to see if you qualify.  

Tuition Assistance

Contact the place of your employment for information about tuition assistance programs.

Payment Options

Students who choose to pay “out of pocket” can opt to pay in full at registration or follow our TMS payment plan (for which there is a $60 administrative fee). Students can pay by cash, personal check, company check, cashier’s check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.