There are many factors that influence a student’s college selection. These critical aspects particularly applicable to MK’s are worthy of consideration and discussion.

• How much will it cost to obtain a degree from this institution and how much financial aid will be available? Minimizing or even eliminating all student debt by graduation will directly open up or limit your future opportunities.
• What type of institution is it? Liberal arts, public university, community college, technical school, Christian college?
• Who do you know or has recently attended there? Are you able to get information on their personal experience while there?
• How does the administration support the needs of MK’s?
• Question why and how many students transfer out of this college.
• Consider the location: how far will you be from family or supportive churches? Is it relatively easy to travel to family/friends and do you feel welcome to join them during holidays and breaks? Would you be able to acclimate to the weather on campus?
• What were your impressions during a campus tour?

Below you will find information about colleges associated with the BBFI.

BBFI Colleges

Mission University | Springfield, MO

mission.edu

ACT Code: 2283 / SAT Code 0991

MU has a variety of resident and online degrees:

RESIDENT

• Associate of Arts
  • Business Management
  • Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Science
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Business Management
  • Church Ministry: Family Concentration
  • Church Ministry: Worship Concentration
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Arts or Science
  • Missions/Intercultural Studies
  • Pastoral Studies

ONLINE

• Associate of Arts
• Biblical Studies
• Business Administration
• Christian Leadership
• Bachelor of Science
• Biblical Studies
• Business Administration
• Christian Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Church Ministry
• Organizational Leadership
• Master of Divinity

Visit mission.edu/resources/financial-aid/ for details about scholarships.

Missionary families also qualify for a significant discount when they register for online classes.

1. Online Education Tuition Discount (Undergraduate & Graduate): BBFI Missionaries (husband, wife, and dependent children) can take online undergraduate or graduate courses for $300.00 per credit hour plus fees. This is the “full-time employee” discounted rate, and it is the lowest rate we offer anyone. The $300.00 rate is often mostly offset by Pell Grant funds. Approximately 94% of BBFI Missionaries qualify for the Pell Grant. So, for example, if a missionary family is full Pell Grant eligible, after the $300.00 tuition rate for tuition and the Pell Grant is applied, most missionaries only pay a couple of hundred dollars total for the entire semester. Thus, a missionary kid could remain on the field with their parents, continue serving on the field, and earn an accredited online degree through Mission U in a number of degree programs for very little expense.
2. On Campus Tuition Discount (Undergraduate): BBFI Missionary kids are eligible for a $2,000.00 per year institutional scholarship if they are sent out of a supporting church.

For more information, contact the academic dean at smulford@mission.edu.

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Boston Baptist College | Boston, MA

boston.edu

ACT Code: 2680 / SAT Code 4323

Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies is their 4-year program with minors available in the following fields:

• Ministry Minors
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Cross-Cultural Ministries
  • Church Ministries
  • Music
  • Pastoral Ministries
  • Youth Ministries
  • Professional Minors
    • Business
    • Education
    • History

You can also obtain a one-year Biblical Studies Certificate or two-year Associates Degree in Biblical Studies.

Visit boston.edu/financialaid for details about scholarships.

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BBFI Partnering Universities

Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA

liberty.edu

ACT Code: 4364 / SAT Code 5385

Liberty has over 700 programs of study which will lead you to an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. Contact our office for more details on full or partial MK scholarships available.

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Louisiana Baptist University | Shreveport, LA

lbu.edu

Although LBU is unaccredited, it is an approved school of the BBFI.  They are an affiliate school of the Association for Biblical Higher Education and an active member of the Association of Christian Schools International.