Parent's Guide Deepen Your Fa i th
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT WHY WORD OF LIFE FURTHER EDUCATION THE COST POTENTIAL SAVINGS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT GRADUATES ARE SAYING WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING COME VISIT
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Dear Parent,
Thank you for praying with your child about choosing Word of Life Bible Institute as their launchpad into higher education. Here at the Bible Institute, we believe each student has limitless potential to reach their generation and future generations for Christ. We recognize that as a parent, you have spent many years building a foundation in God’s Word for your child – our desire is to build upon that foundation and prepare them for a life of service to the Lord, no matter where they are. Many students go to college to learn how to make a living. Our desire is to teach them how to live. We believe when a young person learns to love the Word of God and develops a passion for serving others, he or she will have the perfect roadmap for a great future. I want to encourage you to come and visit one of our campuses, spend time with us, and experience how Word of Life Bible Institute could be the perfect place for your student to deepen their faith.
Yours for the Master’s use,
ROGER PEACE President, Bible Institute and Camps
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WHY WORD OF LIFE Right now, your children are making some of the most important decisions in their lives. The stress and pressure of trying to figure out the next step beyond high school can be scary. Word of Life Bible Institute provides a safe, godly place for students to discover God’s direction for their lives and grow in their relationship with the Lord. The Bible Institute is an accredited, collegiate-level program where students spend one to two years studying the Bible and living in a unique, faith-centered community where they can explore their passions, strengthen their faith, and apply biblical truth to their lives and relationships. At the Bible Institute, we focus on building character as well as instilling knowledge, and our graduates go on to become thriving members of their communities who make a difference for Christ. Plus, with college credits that transfer to dozens of top Christian universities, Word of Life Bible Institute is the perfect place for students to get a head start on their college journey.
We care about providing your children with the best education through top tier professors from all over the world. We are also dedicated to investing in your children in a way that will impact them for life. That’s why we implement rigorous coursework as well as intentional discipleship – this dual-focused program sets Word of Life Bible Institute apart from every other Christian university in the world. At Word of Life Bible Institute, life is about much more than lectures and textbooks, and we believe the best way to learn Scripture is to apply it. That’s why hands-on ministry is a required part of the experience at the Bible Institute. This practical approach to learning supplements your academic experience and helps you discover your gifts and passions. Whether you plan to go into full-time vocational ministry or a professional career, serving in ministry at WOLBI equips you to serve those around you wherever you are, while teaching you real-life skills and reinforcing what you’re learning in the classroom. Our philosophy combines a “team approach” to ministry as well as a readiness to share the Gospel. It is our desire that every student is ready for ministry in the local church after leaving the Bible Institute. Each student at WOLBI participates in an outreach- focused ministry, sharing their faith, serving the hurting and giving back to others. With a huge variety of ministry opportunities, from open air evangelism to serving meals at a soup kitchen, whatever your passion is, we have a ministry available.
At the Bible Institute, students get:
• A safe environment, so you don’t have to worry. • A solid biblical foundation for life. • Preparation for the future, so they’re ready for whatever God has next. • A deep knowledge of Scripture to guide them the rest of their lives. • Coursework with credits that transfer and the opportunity to finish their degree.
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FURTHER EDUCATION Word of Life Bible Institute is an accredited program through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Depending on the anticipated course of study and academic achievement, most colleges will grant up to two years of credit to Bible Institute graduates.
Among the schools that have granted credit are:
Appalachian Bible College
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Cairn University Calvary University
Clarks Summit University Cedarville University Lancaster Bible College
Liberty University
Trinity Baptist College ...and many more!
Special scholarships are offered to Word of Life Bible Institute graduates by many of these schools, and Bible Institute grads often go on to become leaders on other campuses. Why? Because universities want Bible Institute graduates on their campuses!
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THE COST Word of Life Bible Institute is one of the most affordable postsecondary programs in America and costs less than half the price of most four-year Christian colleges! Word of Life Bible Institute has two campuses within the US, one located in the Adirondack Mountains of Schroon Lake, New York and another near the sunny Gulf Coast just north of Tampa, Florida.
Regardless of which campus students choose, the cost of attendance stays the same.
• Tuition
$9,764 $8,200 $1,440 $19,404
• Room and Board
• Fees • Total
We never want finances to be the reason why a student is unable to attend the Bible Institute. That’s why over 95% of our students receive financial help! This aid comes in the form of local and Bible Institute scholarships, loans and grants.
For a full listing of all scholarships the Bible Institute offers, visit: wol.is/financialaid .
To qualify for federal and state aid, including Pell Grants, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.ed.gov . The federal school code for Word of Life Bible Institute is 011859 .
Students are also encouraged to check with their state to inquire about local aid.
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POTENTIAL SAVINGS The cost of a year at the Bible Institute is about half of the annual tuition at most private faith-based colleges. When you add in transfer benefits and credits offered by some of the nation’s top Christian colleges, the average Word of Life student saves over $19,404 throughout the course of his or her college career – just by spending a year at Word of Life!
TOTAL COST PER YEAR
COLLEGE
LOCATION
WOLBI TRANSFER BENEFITS
SAVINGS
Appalachian Bible College abc.edu
$2,000 - 1st year; $2,500 2nd year, dependent upon a 2.0 GPA; Up to $5,500 available for completion of 1 year at WOLBI
$22,010
$7,000
Bradley, WV
Cairn University cairn.edu
Up to $13,000 annual award dependent upon at least a 2.5 GPA
$20,000
$42,000
Langhorne, PA
Calvary University calvary.edu
40% tuition scholarship for CU online or on-campus bachelor’s degree completion for WOLBI graduates
$18,576
$7,430
Kansas City, MO
Cedarville University cedarville.edu Clarks Summit University summitu.edu Lancaster Bible College lbc.edu Liberty University liberty.edu
$5,000 transfer grant and may qualify for academic aid up to $11,000/year
$38,000
$66,200
Cedarville, OH
Clarks Summit, PA
$31,390
$58,840
$15,000 per year dependent upon a transfer 2.5 GPA
$7,000 based on immediate enrollment; renewable annually; dependent on at least a 2.3 GPA
$35,000
$28,000
Lancaster, PA
$1,000 – 1st yr; $1,500 – 2nd yr; renewable annually; dependent on at least a 2.7 GPA
$33,800
$19,600
Lynchburg,VA
Trinity Baptist College tbc.edu
WOLBI honors graduates $1,000; WOLBI highest honors $1,500 plus 12% tuition discount after 1st year and 15% tuition discount after 2nd year
$20,174
$37,020
Jacksonville, FL
Potential savings are calculated based on four years of college. We take the amount you save as a Freshman by attending the Bible Institute instead of the school mentioned above and then add in the savings over the next three years with the max potential scholarships associated with each school, resulting in the total underneath Potential Savings. A formula can be followed as (Cost of one year at school X - the cost of one year at Word of Life) + (Max scholarship amount x 3) = Savings. Numbers are approximate and subject to change. All financial information is from the 2019-2020 school year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long is the program? Word of Life Bible Institute begins in September and ends in August of the following year. We offer both one-year and two-year programs. What will students receive upon graduation? Students who complete two years of the core curriculum with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher will receive a diploma. Those meeting all the requirements of the first year, but with a cumulative average of less than 2.0, receive a Certificate of Attendance. Does Bible Institute coursework transfer to other colleges? Yes, we have multiple partner schools that students can transfer to, which will save thousands of dollars over the course of their academic experience. Up to 40 credits from Word of Life Bible Institute can be transferred. If your child is interested in pursuing a degree, Word of Life is a great place to start. Is Word of Life a safe place? Yes! Word of Life has a safety and security team that is highly trained and effective in keeping our students safe. In addition to ensuring the physical security of our campus, Word of Life is also an encouraging, positive environment where spiritual growth and biblical values are emphasized. You can feel at peace knowing your child will be cared for, and the values you taught him or her at home will continue to be cultivated at the BI. Will my child be personally invested in? Yes, we have a ratio of one staff member for every five students. Each student is known by name and has the opportunity to have a personal mentoring relationship with faculty and staff.
For more answers to frequently asked questions, visit wordoflife.edu/admissions/parents-faq .
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WHAT GRADUATES ARE SAYING Spending a year or two at the Bible Institute really is lifechanging. See for yourself!
“My success in business comes from strong relationships, and I learned what strong relationships look like while I was a student at Word of Life Bible Institute!” – Todd, Alumnus “Word of Life had such a tremendous impact on my spiritual development. They taught me to trust the Bible and the primacy of evangelism and discipleship.” – JD Greear, Alumnus “My time at Word of Life has been all about change. First, God started changing me externally – what I did and how I acted was different. Then, He worked on my heart and helped me change my inward motivations and attitude. Being surrounded by His Word and godly people helped me let go of my past and start really living for Him!” – Shaina, Alumnus “If the Bible is the foundation for life, then it only makes sense that we would take the time to study and understand God’s Word correctly – and this happened for me at Word of Life Bible Institute.” – Nate, Alumnus
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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
“My son attended the Bible Institute a year ago. Like many other young people his age, he didn’t know what he wanted to pursue as a career. I encouraged him to take a year to figure out who he wanted to be before figuring out what he wanted to be. That was a great decision! Since returning home from his year at the Bible Institute, he has found a career path and serves in our church in several capacities. Best of all, his Bible sits on the dining room table where he spends quality time each morning engaging in his personal relationship with Jesus. What more could a parent hope for?” – Jonathan Bubar “Word of Life Bible Institute has been an integral part of our daughter, Hannah’s, faith journey. The Bible Institute packed decades of learning and spiritual growth into two amazing years! The staff seeks to put God first in every way and invests in the eternal lives of the students on a daily basis - inside and outside of class. We’ve been blessed to visit the campus on several occasions, sit in on classes, praise and worship with the students, and watch the ministry in action at Snowcamp, The Ranch, and The Island, and we can truly state that the Lord is doing awesome things at Word of Life Bible Institute!” – Scott and Kathe Ford “Our son, Cameron, graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 2018. When we visited the campus, the buildings and the landscaping were beautiful. It’s so evident that the faculty and staff are eager to serve and help students succeed. The Bible Institute was such a great place for our young student to attend his first year of college; he was immersed in the study of Scripture and challenged in the application of it in service, ministry and everyday life. Cameron’s year at the Bible Institute has been INVALUABLE to our entire family!” – Kevin and Cheryl Riggle
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PARENTS, JOIN US FOR CAMPUS PREVIEW DAYS! Campus Preview Days at Word of Life Bible Institute is a weekend packed full of the Bible Institute campus experience. While students attend classes, eat in the dining hall and participate in fun activities on campus, parents are also invited to get an inside look at the Bible Institute, meet with faculty and see firsthand what students experience at the Bible Institute.
Some of our curated activities for parents include:
• Tour of the property • Parents’ luncheon with the President and Deans, as well as a panel for questions • Financial aid seminar to provide guidance on the world of FAFSA and scholarships • First-hand classroom experience with your child Choose from one of our spring or fall weekends, hit the road with your student, and join us at Word of Life Bible Institute for Campus Preview Days. We know you’ll love what you find here!
Find a date and register: WOL.IS/VISIT
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Florida Campus
New York Campus
13247 Word of Life Dr Hudson, FL 34669 727.379.5027 fladmissions@wol.org
4200 Glendale Rd Pottersville, NY 12860 1.800.331.9673 admissions@wol.org
wordoflife.edu
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