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Partnership Options

Your Unique Career Path

A biblically informed education takes a student’s God-given talents, gifts, and passions and prepares them to serve effectively and immediately. At Grace we have partnerships that offer students a non-traditional path toward degree completion. Our Partnership Agreements allow students who complete these programs to have their certificate acknowledged as transfer credit at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ. The credit amount will vary based on partnership and degree path at Grace.

SMAT Aviation

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ partners with to offer students opportunities related to missionary aviation.

Grace Christian will honor work done at SMAT toward an Associate or Bachelor degree. Students may combine SMAT training and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ coursework in multiple ways to meet their goal.

Acceptance to Grace Christian does not guarantee acceptance to SMAT. All Financial Aid and Billing are handled separately. Students pursuing this path should connect with SMAT to ensure they are accepted into the program and to understand the costs and commitment of this certificate program.

Degree Options

OPTION 1

Students earn 48 prescribed credits at Grace and a SMAT diploma for which Grace grants 12 credits. These credits would apply toward an Associate of Arts degree for a total of 60 Grace credits.

OPTION 2

Students first earn Associate degree (60 credits) from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ and then transfer to SMAT for a diploma.

OPTION 3

Student earns one of the following SMAT diplomas which transfer as a block of credits toward the On-Campus B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies or toward an Online Undergraduate Bachelor program*:

  • SMAT Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma – 36 credit hours*Ìý
  • SMAT Aviation Flight Training diploma – 36 credit hours*
  • Both Maintenance and Flight Training – 48 credit hours**

* All students must complete the Arts and Sciences and Bible and Theology Core requirements appropriate for the declared degree program.

** For SMAT students who complete both the SMAT Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma and the SMAT Aviation Flight Training diploma (48 total Grace credits awarded) and are seeking to complete a Bachelor degree at Grace, the student needs to complete at least 12 credits of upper division (UD: 300 or 400-level) credits through Grace during the last year of study. Students may also pursue non-degree options to obtain needed credits for their missionary aviation goals.

Tuition Information

SMAT Aviation Flight Training (36 credit hours)
  • Flight Training Program Tuition is $67,000
    For more information on the program and additional fees:Ìý
SMAT Aviation Maintenance Technology(36 credit hours)
  • Maintenance Technology Program Tuition is $29,000
    Additional cost for tools and FAA testing. For more information on the program and additional fees.Ìý
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Grace Adventures

We recognize not every student is ready to start college the moment they graduate from high school. At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ, we partner with Grace Adventures to offer Gap Year programs that give students the chance to continue growing as a person while earning credits towards a degree.

There are two programs available: and . If both programs are completed successfully, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ awards a total of 30 elective credits.

Ascent Gap Year Internship

Provides students with personal and professional goal setting, biblical and leadership training to help students mature. The Ascent program works to provide recent high school graduates a place to develop and grow before entering a university or seeking gainful employment.

Grace awards 18 elective credits for completion of Ascent program.

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PACE Ministry Apprenticeship

The Pace program is a 14 month program with Grace Adventures that helps students gain ministry and life skills. Students receive one on one coaching and a housing and living stipend. Students will work full time in an active camp gaining ministry and professional experience with a focus on character development.

Grace awards 24 elective credits for completion of PACE Ministry Apprenticeship.

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West Michigan Construction Institute

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ partners with the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI) to provide students with hands-on training in commercial construction and opportunities to pursue nationally recognized certifications. This partnership allows students to blend WMCI’s practical construction expertise with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ’s Bible-centered degree programs.

Trade to Degree Pathway

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ honors work completed at WMCI, allowing students to apply their certifications toward an Associate or Bachelor degree. Students can combine WMCI’s training and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ coursework to align with their academic and career goals.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ accepts up to 24 WMCI credits toward a Bachelor’s degree and up to 18 credits toward an Associate degree. These credits transfer into both On-Campus and Online Undergraduate Associate or Bachelor’s Programs, allowing students to earn trade certifications and a degree.

All degree programs require completion of Grace’s Arts and Sciences and Bible and Theology Core requirements, ensuring students graduate prepared to serve as courageous ambassadors for Christ in their chosen fields.

Certifications at WMCI

WMCI provides NCCER-accredited training and certifications in trades such as Carpentry and Plumbing, along with other specialized programs. Each program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience, equipping students with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for success in the construction field.

Certification Highlights:

  • Construction Core: NCCER certified core courses include the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills.
  • Carpentry Program: Students can choose General Carpentry and once completed choose Carpentry II for a more advanced skill set. Both courses are 2 semesters in length to complete them.
  • Plumbing Program: Students can pursue Plumbing I and II. Plumbing I includes Core construction and beginner knowledge on commercial plumbing skills. Plumbing II continues to advance students' knowledge in commercial plumbing. Both courses are 2 semesters in length to complete them.Ìý
  • Sprinkler Fitting Program: Students can take up to 3 certifications, each certification is 2 semesters.Ìý Sprinkler I,II,III helps students build a skillset to work in the commercial sprinkler system industry.

Students receive nationally portable certifications, ensuring flexibility and job readiness in both commercial and residential construction.

What Students Can Expect at WMCI

  • Facilities: WMCI’s state-of-the-art labs and interactive classrooms are located just 2.6 miles from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ.
  • Scheduling: Students can only do the Night classes in this partnership to have capacity to take their Grace courses.
  • Career Support: WMCI connects students with local employers and offers career services such as resume support, job search strategies, and career assessments.

Tuition

Tuition and billing are handled separately for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ and WMCI. Students are encouraged to connect with both institutions to understand costs and available financial aid. Grace’s advisors can help students align their WMCI training with their educational and career goals.

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

The MTA eases the transfer of credits for students who choose to begin their studies at a Michigan community college. Completion of the MTA requirements will satisfy ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ’s 30-credit Arts and Sciences Core requirements.

In cases where the MTA is earned as part of an A.A. or A.S. degree, a minimum of 60 credits will be accepted in transfer and evaluated for application toward the student’s Grace major program. Grace advisors are available to assist in identifying the community college credits that will apply toward Grace degree requirements.

Contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@gracechristian.edu or Ìý(616) 538-0599Ìýfor further information about these requirements.

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Grace Adventures was an impactful season of my life, It gave me a strong community to help me make my faith my own by building on the foundation already laid and growing my relationship with God. It laid steps that helped me as I went on to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ shortly after and continued building on my relationship with God. I am grateful for the opportunity and the experiences that have brought me to where I am now.
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Grace Adventures was an impactful season of my life, It gave me a strong community to help me make my faith my own by building on the foundation already laid and growing my relationship with God. It laid steps that helped me as I went on to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍõ shortly after and continued building on my relationship with God. I am grateful for the opportunity and the experiences that have brought me to where I am now.
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