Scholarships & Grants
Making College Affordable
- Apply and be accepted to Great Lakes Christian College
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and list Great Lakes Christian College with School Code: 002269.
- Submit the Funded Scholarship Application for 2026–2027 academic year.Â
The Scholarship Application deadline is April 10, 2026. Late applications will be considered for unused scholarship monies.
State and Federal Grants and Scholarships
State of Michigan
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship – Available to Michigan students with demonstrated need who graduated high school in 2023 or later.
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Tuition Incentive Program – Available to Michigan students who had Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period as identified by the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS).
Federal Grants
- Pell Grant – Any undergraduate degree student who does not already possess a bachelors degree may apply for a Pell Grant by submitting a FAFSA. These grants range from $740 to $7,395 a year, based on financial need and enrollment status.
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – SEOG grants range from $100 to $4000, and are given on the basis of exceptional financial need.
Over 90% of students who fill out the FAFSA qualify for financial aid.
Great Lakes Christian College is committed to making a Christ-centered education accessible through a range of financial aid options.
Scholarships, grants, and resources are available to help families invest in a future grounded in faith and service.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded based on a student’s high school GPA. standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, or CLT provide you with a bonus scholarship).
| GLCC Academic Scholarships | ||
| HS GPA or College Transfer GPA | Scholarship Awarded | GLCC Cumulative GPA required to keep scholarship |
| 3.8-4.0+ | $7,000 | 3.5 |
| 3.3-3.79 | $5,000 | 3.25 |
| 3.0-3.29 | $3,000 | 3 |
See full chart →
Eligibility and Renewal
- Scholarships can be renewed for a maximum of four years.Â
- The cumulative GPA of enrolled students is evaluated annually for scholarship renewal.Â
- Failure to maintain required GPA may result in reduction or elimination of the scholarship.Â
| Standardized Test Bonus | |
| ACT 30-36 or SAT 1360-1600 CLT 97-120 | $1,500 |
| ACT 28-29 or SAT 1300-1350 or CLT 83-91 | $1,000 |
| ACT 25-27 or SAT 1200-1290 or CLT 83-91 | $750 |
See full chart →
ACT – American College Testing
SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Testing
CLT – Classic Learning Test
The SAI Scholarship
These financial need scholarships are available for on-campus students based on their Student Aid Index (SAI) from FAFSA. SAI recipients are limited to $7,500 in total institutional aid. A minimum HS GPA of 2.7 or College Transfer GPA of 2.2 is needed. The award amounts are as follows:Â
| SAI Number | $-1500-0 | $1-$1500 | $1501-$3000 |
| Award Amount | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
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Veteran’s Discount
U.S. military veterans, active service members, and the spouses and children of these individuals receive a 15% tuition discount.
Church Match Scholarship
GLCC will match every dollar that a church sends in support of a student’s tuition. The combination of church scholarship, GLCC’s match, and other tuition discounts are limited to the cost of block tuition ($9,300/semester; $18,600/year).*
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Scholarship is for students with a parent who is a full-time, ordained minister. The award covers the cost of block tuition after all other institutional aid* and Pell grants are applied. There are other requirements that must be completed.
*Recipients are also eligible to apply for GLCC funded scholarships.
Search Scholarships
There are many websites offering free scholarship searches. The best time for searches is during the fall semester for the following year.