education solutions
to Support Churches
Affordable, flexible degrees through local churches
Higher education can be an expensive, inflexible barrier.
Have you ever wanted to develop your next generation of leaders and felt constrained by the higher education system?
The truth is: Higher education is often expensive and inflexible. Organizations and individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, goals are unmet or delayed.
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we believe that higher education can serve the goals of churches and individuals, so we have created a partnership model that offers affordable, flexible higher education options.
21st Century Challenges
Some College Credits, No Degree
Recent research indicates that more than 36 million people in the U.S. have some college credit but have not earned a degree.
Annual Public, Private Tuition
Related to this challenge, the average tuition for a public or private college ranges between $20K-$40K annually.
Average Distance to College
Students are staying on average within 50 miles of their family and friends, often reducing educational options.
Talent Resource Problem
Churches often face talent resource problems as they seek to launch new ministries and disciple their communities
Community Development
Churches often aim to add community development opportunities that will extend its missional work.
Spiritual Investment of Leaders
Too often aspiring leaders lack the biblical training and discipleship that allow them to maximize their potential.
The Solution
We provide our partners with:
Quality Education
We deliver quality, online education that combines the classroom with local experience.
Affordable Tuition
We discount our tuition and fees to create a more affordable path to a degree.
Consulting Services
We consult with every church to build a local education experience.
Backend Support
We carry the heavy load of supporting students and ensuring their success.
WE KNOW YOU NEED AN
AFFORDABLE + FLEXIBLE + REPUTABLE PARTNER
Debt-Free University
IWU has a consistent ethos of financial accountability that influences how we serve students through partnerships.
30+ ONLINE PROGRAMS
IWU offers 30+ ministry and marketplace degree options to support the needs of different learners.
Regional Accreditation
IWU has been accredited and in good standing with the Higher Learning Commission since 1966.
Partnering with IWU is as simple as:
Step 1. Schedule A Call
We Listen to You
Schedule a call with our development team and learn how the Bridge Initiative can address your talent development needs. We work with a variety of organizations to provide higher education solutions.
2. Commit & Plan
We Consult With Your Organization
Commitment involves a short application and a legal agreement. We will also help you craft a plan for launching your local educational experience. We will assist you throughout this process.
3. Launch
You Launch A Successful Option for Students
Provide an affordable, flexible higher education option in your local community that supports the goals of your church and community.
Degree Programs
IWU offers more than 30 ministry and marketplace degree programs across 10 disciplines, including associate and bachelor degrees. Options are available in business, communication, computer science, counseling, criminal justice, liberal arts, psychology, social work, and ministry/theology. All programs combine quality online learning with experiential learning opportunities in the students' local environment.
Financial
Tuition - $7,020 Annually
IWU is committed to providing an affordable pathway to a higher education degree. This commitment is at the heart of the church partnership. IWU offers students a predictable, reduced tuition throughout their time in the program.
Options to resource the church financially are available. Speak with an IWU representative for additional details.
What’s next?
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we know you are the kind of organization that wants to expand your influence and prepare the next generation of leaders. To support these goals, you need affordable, flexible education solutions. The problem is: the higher education system is often a barrier to these goals, which is limiting and frustrating.
We believe higher education should be affordable and flexible, meeting the needs of the individual learner, and we agree that the current system does not support these goals. That’s why we created the Bridge Initiative to solve this dilemma.
Schedule a meeting with us, today, so that you can achieve your goals by developing the next generation of leaders.