Over eighty percent of GLCC students receive some form of financial aid. Seventy percent receive aid from the College.

The Scholarship Application deadline is March 31, 2023.  Late applications will be considered for unused scholarship monies.

All students must first apply and be accepted for admission to Great Lakes Christian College. Scholarship applicants are also required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). List Great Lakes Christian College as one of your college choices (Title IV Code 002269).

The following grants and scholarships are funded directly by Great Lakes Christian College. Each scholarship has particular requirements which must be met by students accepted for admission. No combination of these scholarships can exceed the cost of tuition in a given semester. Off-campus students may not receive more than $3,500 in GLCC scholarships in any given semester.

Academic Scholarship

Academic scholarships are awarded based on a student’s ACT/SAT score and high school grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale):

Academic Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements GLCC Scholarship
Based on High School GPA Only Based on High School GPA with ACT Based on High School GPA with        SAT Based on Previous College GPA GLCC Academic Scholarship Amount Required GLCC GPA for Scholarship Maintenance
3.00-3.24 GPA 10% Tuition 2.70 GPA
3.25-3.49 GPA 3.00-3.33 GPA 15% Tuition 2.80 GPA
3.50-3.74 GPA 3.25-3.49 GPA with 25-27 ACT  OR 3.00-3.24 GPA with 28-29 ACT 3.25-3.49 GPA with 1200-1300 SAT  OR 3.00-3.24 GPA with 1310-1380 SAT 3.34-3.66 GPA 20% Tuition 3.00 GPA
3.75-3.89 GPA 3.50-3.74 GPA with 25-27 ACT OR 3.25-3.49 GPA with 28-29 ACT OR 3.00-3.24 GPA with 30-36 ACT 3.50-3.74 GPA with 1200-1300 SAT OR 3.25-3.49 GPA with 1310-1380 SAT OR 3.00-3.24 GPA with 1390-1600 SAT 3.67-3.89 GPA 25% Tuition 3.10 GPA
3.90-4.00 GPA 3.75-3.89 GPA with 25-27 ACT OR 3.50-3.74 GPA with 28-29 ACT OR 3.25-3.49 GPA with 30-36 ACT 3.75-3.89 GPA with 1200-1300 SAT OR 3.50-3.74 GPA with 1310-1380 SAT OR 3.25-3.49 GPA with 1390-1600 SAT 3.90-4.00 GPA 30% Tuition 3.30 GPA
3.90-4.00 GPA with 25-27 ACT OR 3.75-3.89 GPA with 28-29 ACT OR 3.50-3.74 GPA with 30-36 ACT 3.90-4.00 GPA with 1200-1300 SAT OR 3.75-3.89 GPA with 1310-1380 SAT OR 3.50-3.74 GPA with 1390-1600 SAT 35% Tuition 3.40 GPA
3.90-4.00 GPA with 28-29 ACT OR 3.75-3.89 GPA with 30-36 ACT 3.90-4.00 GPA with 1310-1380 SAT OR 3.75-3.89 GPA with 1390-1600 SAT 40% Tuition 3.50 GPA
3.90-4.00 GPA with 30-36 ACT 3.90-4.00 GPA with 1390-1600 SAT 50% Tuition 3.70 GPA

The above dollar amounts are yearly scholarships to be used for tuition, and can be renewed annually for a maximum of four years. For a full description of the Academic Scholarship and stipulations, see further below near the bottom of the page. 

Financial Need Scholarship

Financial Need scholarships are awarded based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution from FAFSA. The scholarship is 

EFC Number

0 $1-1000 $1001 – $2000

$2001 – $3000

$10,000 $7500 $5000

$2500

The above dollar amounts are yearly scholarships to be used for tuition. For a full description of the EFC Scholarship and stipulations, see further below near the bottom of the page.

Other Scholarships

Great Lakes Christian College also offers numerous other scholarships based on merit and financial need. These are listed in the College Catalog, and may be applied for by filling out the GLCC Scholarship Application.

Internet Scholarship Search

There are many websites offering free scholarship searches. The best time for searches is during the fall semester for the following year (if you plan to enter college in the fall of 2024, start searching scholarships in the fall of 2023). Try one or more of these sites:

Academic Scholarship Material

All students who enroll within one year of their traditional high school graduation may qualify for an Academic Scholarship. Academic Scholarships are based on American College Test (ACT) scores or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores and high school grade point average (on a four-point scale). Tests must be taken on national dates rather than residually. Scholarships can be renewed for a maximum of four years; the cumulative grade point average of enrolled students will be evaluated after each year at GLCC. Academic Scholarships cannot apply toward extension or co-op courses.

SAT score

ACT score

1600-1390

36-30

1380-1310

29-28

1300-1200

27-25

1190-1130

24-23

1120-1020

22-20

3.90 – 4.0+ GPA

50% Tuition

Renewal – 3.7 CGPA

40% Tuition

Renewal – 3.5 CGPA

35% Tuition

Renewal – 3.4 CGPA

30% Tuition

Renewal – 3.3 CGPA

25% Tuition

Renewal – 3.1 CGPA

3.75 – 3.89 GPA

40% Tuition

Renewal – 3.5 CGPA

35% Tuition

Renewal – 3.4 CGPA

30% Tuition

Renewal – 3.3 CGPA

25% Tuition

Renewal – 3.1 CGPA

20% Tuition

Renewal – 3.0 CGPA

3.50 – 3.74 GPA 35% Tuition

Renewal – 3.4 CGPA

30% Tuition

Renewal – 3.3 CGPA

25% Tuition

Renewal – 3.1 CGPA

20% Tuition

Renewal – 3.0 CGPA

15% Tuition

Renewal – 2.8 CGPA

3.25 – 3.49 GPA 30% Tuition

REnewal – 3.3 CGPA

25% Tuition

Renewal – 3.1 CGPA

20% Tuition

Renewal – 3.0 CGPA

15 % Tuition

Renewal – 2.8 CGPA

10% Tuition

Renewal – 2.7 CGPA

3.00 – 3.24 GPA 25% Tuition

Renewal – 3.1 CGPA

20% Tuition

Renewal – 3.0 CGPA

15% Tuition

Renewal – 2.8 CGPA

10% Tuition

Renewal – 2.7 CGPA

Failure to maintain the renewal GPA will result in a reduction or elimination of the academic scholarship. Once reduced or eliminated, academic scholarships cannot be reinstated at their former level. 

EFC Scholarship Material

The EFC Scholarship is based upon the EFC number on a student’s FAFSA. It is only available for students living on campus. First year and transfer students must meet the minimum admissions standards to receive the following award. 

The maximum amount an EFC scholarship recipient may receive is $10,000 in discounts. Students will be assigned to an on-campus job, serving one hour a week for every $1000 they receive per semester. A student will only receive compensation for work hours that exceed this amount.

EFC Number

0 $1-1000 $1001 – $2000

$2001 – $3000

$10,000 $7500 $5000

$2500

Returning students with qualifying EFC numbers must have the following GPA to continue receiving the award.

GPA/EFC

2.0 – 2.49 2.5 – 2.99 3.0 – 3.49 3.5 – 4.0

0

$2500 $5000 $7500 $10,000

1 – 1000

$1000

$2500

$5000

$7500
1001 – 2000

$500

$1000

$2500

$5000

2001-3000 $250 $500 $1000

$2500

The maximum amount an EFC scholarship recipient may receive is $10,000 in discounts. Students will be assigned to an on-campus job, serving one hour a week for every $1000 they receive per semester. A student will only receive compensation for work hours that exceed this amount.