Quick Guide for Parent's Brochure

Quick Guide for Parent's Brochure

Why Word of Life The Bible Institute Approach Further Education The Cost What Graduates are Saying

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WHY WORD OF LIFE

Right now, your child is making some of the most important decisions of his/her life. The stress and pressure of trying to figure out the next best step beyond high school can be scary.That’s why we want to tell you about Word of Life Bible Institute. At the Bible Institute, students spend a year immersed in the Word within a safe and loving community that pushes them to thrive and become valuable contributing members of society. It’s the perfect alternative to the traditional college route and gives young students the chance to explore their passions, strengthen their faith, and seek out their God-given calling. 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 the rest of their lives. Coursework transfer with the opportunity to finish their degree. We care about what your children are learning, where they are learning it and from whom they’re learning it. But at the end of the day, we care even more about who your children are becoming. That’s why we work so hard to equip your students to be their best selves as they step into the plan that God has for them.

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KNOW GOD. LIVE IN HIS POWER. BE THE CHANGE. ” “

THE BIBLE INSTITUTE APPROACH

Word of Life Bible Institute uses a unique method of teaching and training students as they learn to...

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KNOW GOD Adjunct faculty teach through the Bible as guest lecturers and resident faculty round out each student’s experience with a focus on Bible Survey and Theology.

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LIVE IN HIS POWER Life is challenging! So every student seeking personal discipleship is paired with a mentor who provides biblical counsel and valuable life experience.

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BE THE CHANGE No one truly learns until they are able to put their knowledge into practice. Every student is engaged with our ministry staff who participate with students and help them learn what it means to see God at work in the lives of others.

Our staff see their ministry as a partnership with parents as they work to develop and invest in each student!

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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... Liberty University

Moody Bible Institute Cedarville University Appalachian Bible College Summit University Cairn University Davis College Cornerstone University Lancaster Bible College

Piedmont College And many more! Graduates of Word of Life Bible Institute are often the LEADERS on other campuses and special SCHOLARSHIPS are often offered by many of these schools for students who have attended the Bible Institute.

THE COST

The cost of attending Word of Life Bible Institute is one of the lowest post-secondary costs in America and is less than half of what it costs to attend most four-year Christian colleges! The Bible Institute campuses are located in Schroon Lake, New York in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and near the sunny Gulf Coast just north of Tampa, Florida. Regardless of which campus students choose, the cost of attendance stays the same. Annual Costs (for the 2016-2017 academic year) Tuition $9,000 Room and Board $6960 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 that the Bible Institute offers, visit wordoflife.edu/ finance-information . To qualify for federal and state aid, fill out the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) 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. For more information visit our website wordoflife.edu/finance-information . Fees $1,300 Total $17,260

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WHAT GRADUATES ARE SAYING

“My success in business comes from strong relationships, and I learned what healthy relationships look like while I was a student at Word of Life Bible Institute!” - TODD Alumni “My time at Word of Life has been all about change. First, God started changing me about the things I did and the actions in my life. 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 moving for Him! !” - SHAINA Alumni “I was brought up in a Christian home, my father is a pastor, but the whole Bible was brought to reality for me when I was attending Word of Life.” - KARA Alumni “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 Alumni

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