BYU-Pathway students are eligible to receive the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount!
Thanks to generous donations, this tuition discount applies to all courses associated with PathwayConnect and online degree programs from BYU-Idaho and Ensign College, supported by BYU-Pathway.
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How it works
To be eligible to receive this tuition discount, students must:
Apply to BYU-Pathway Worldwide and register for courses.- Complete an interactive lesson about principles of self-reliance. The lesson will become available in your
student portal after you enroll in BYU-Pathway. Review theFAQs below for additional details and requirements for receiving and keeping the scholarship throughout your time with BYU-Pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to receive the tuition discount?
All new and continuing students serviced by BYU-Pathway, including those participating in PathwayConnect and online degree programs from BYU-Idaho and Ensign College, qualify to receive the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount.
Please carefully read the following requirements:
PathwayConnect
PathwayConnect students must (1)
apply
and register for courses and (2) complete an interactive lesson about the principles of self-reliance in their BYU-Pathway Portal.
Students will continue to receive the discount automatically for the duration of PathwayConnect (three terms). Students will need to reapply when they enroll in an online degree program.
Online Degrees or Certificates
Students enrolling in an online degree program will need to (1) apply at the beginning of their program and (2) be registered for courses at least three days before the start of each semester. Students must reapply every two years to keep the discount.
Please carefully read the following requirements:
PathwayConnect
PathwayConnect students must (1)
Students will continue to receive the discount automatically for the duration of PathwayConnect (three terms). Students will need to reapply when they enroll in an online degree program.
Online Degrees or Certificates
Students enrolling in an online degree program will need to (1) apply at the beginning of their program and (2) be registered for courses at least three days before the start of each semester. Students must reapply every two years to keep the discount.
How much of a discount can I receive?
The Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount is a needs-based discount available to all students. Discount amounts range from 10–50% off. Individual award amounts are determined by criteria established by the BYU-Pathway scholarship committee. The discount amount will be automatically applied to your account.
After I receive the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount, do I have to pay it back?
No, thanks to generous donations, you do not have to pay back any tuition discounts or scholarships you receive from BYU-Pathway.
Are other tuition discounts available?
Yes! BYU-Pathway Worldwide offers several other discounts to students enrolled in BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s foundational PathwayConnect courses:
- Returned Missionary Scholarship: Any student who has returned from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the past 60 months is eligible for a
25% tuition discount . (This includes missionaries who did not complete their entire mission.) Returned missionaries must also be registered for courses at least three days before the start of each semester to be eligible. This scholarship is available to both PathwayConnect and online degree-seeking students and is awarded automatically. - Needs-based Scholarship: Once enrolled, students can work with an assigned mentor, who will help determine if the student is eligible for a needs-based scholarship. (This scholarship is limited to one semester during the first year of enrollment.)
- Reduced Tuition: The price of tuition for students who start their degree through BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s PathwayConnect is significantly reduced. Reduced tuition is automatically given to every student who starts their degree through PathwayConnect — and you keep the lower cost for your entire degree program!
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How Often Do I Need to Reapply for the Tuition Discount?
PathwayConnect
Once you receive the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount, it will be automatically applied to future terms of PathwayConnect. You do not need to reapply.
If you continue to an online degree program after PathwayConnect, you will need to apply again to receive the discount for your online degree courses (discount percentages are subject to change).
Online Degrees
You will need to apply at the beginning of your online degree program and reapply every two years.
View the FAQ "What are the requirements to receive the tuition discount? " above for additional details.
Once you receive the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount, it will be automatically applied to future terms of PathwayConnect. You do not need to reapply.
If you continue to an online degree program after PathwayConnect, you will need to apply again to receive the discount for your online degree courses (discount percentages are subject to change).
Online Degrees
You will need to apply at the beginning of your online degree program and reapply every two years.
View the FAQ "
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About Heber J. Grant
Heber J. Grant served as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1918–1945, leading the Church through the difficult economic times of the Great Depression and World War II. Heber J. Grant was known for his persistence and determination, his love of learning, and his focus on self-reliance. BYU-Pathway students receiving this discount are encouraged to set goals to share their talents and develop the characteristics needed for continued success.
Receiving a scholarship has blessed my life by helping me improve my skills.... It helps me understand education in a way that I never thought before.
Carlos Monteiro, Cape Verde