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PathwayConnect does not qualify as a part-time or full-time “degree-seeking” institution, therefore, you cannot defer student loans, receive U.S. federal financial aid, or receive BYU-Idaho or Ensign College academic scholarships. You may, however, search and apply for private scholarships that fit your individual qualifications.
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If you are interested in obtaining financial aid from the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF) should consult with your local priesthood leaders. PEF guidelines and availability vary from country to country.
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PathwayConnect students are not eligible for Veterans’ Education Benefits (VEB). Once you matriculate to BYU-Idaho or Ensign College, you can then apply for VEB. Once you have matriculated, you may also apply for reimbursement of PathwayConnect term. 

The VEB requires that the grades be reflected on an official transcript to be eligible for the benefits. PathwayConnect grades will be reflected on the transcripts once they are submitted to BYU-Idaho or Ensign College. 
 
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PathwayConnect offers a 25% tuition Returned Missionary Tuition Discount to those who returned from a mission* within the last 5 years. 
 
The tuition discount is available to first-time, returning, and continuing students and will apply to a student’s account automatically for the PathwayConnect program. *This tuition discount still applies for students who are planning on doing course retakes* 

To qualify, you must do the following:
  • Meet the PathwayConnect Admission Requirements
  • Be returned from a full-time mission* (proselyting or service) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints within the last five years (60 months)
  • This tuition discount is automatically added to a student’s account based on his or her membership record number once they register for courses. A student must tie their account to their membership record number to receive the discount.
 *Returned senior missionaries do not qualify for the Returned Missionary Tuition Discount 
 
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  • The Heber J Grant module will be activated for students enrolled in any PathwayConnect courses for any term.
  • To receive the tuition discount, you must complete an interactive module (Qualtrics Survey) before 11:59 p.m. MST on the last day of enrollment. You can access the tuition discount through your student portal.
  • You must be registered for class and complete the Heber J. Grant module to receive the tuition discount. No tuition discounts will be awarded after enrollment has closed for the term. 
  • You should see the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount applied to your account within 24 hours after completing the module. 
You will be eligible to receive a 10%, 25% or 50% tuition discount based on the way you answer self-reported, needs-based questions from the module. The percentage of tuition discount awards may change each term based on worldwide needs.  
  • Missionaries, ecclesiastical leaders, or third-party participants cannot complete the module on behalf of the student. 
  • You may only complete the module once. If you lose connection or must leave the module, you may return but will have to start the module over. 
  •  Once the Heber J Grant module is completed, the tuition discount award will stay with you for all PathwayConnect courses as long as you complete PathwayConnect within 2 years. These tuition discounts cannot be changed after you are awarded. 
If you complete the Heber J Grant module after you have already paid your tuition, a refund will be given where appropriate.   
  • The Heber J Grant Tuition discount is for students enrolled in BYU Pathway’s PathwayConnect courses. For question related to the Online Certificates and Degrees Program see the OD - Financial Aid 
  • The Heber J Grant tuition discount can be combined with the Returned Missionary and Mentor Bridge Tuition discount but may not exceed 100% reduced tuition.  
  • “Why did my friend receive a 25% tuition discount and I only got a 10% tuition discount?” 
    • The Heber J. Grant tuition discount is a needs-based tuition discount. Tuition discount awards range from 10% to 50% of tuition. Individual award amounts are determined by the answers students provide in the tuition discount application and criteria established by the BYU-Pathway tuition discount committee. 
Upon receiving the Heber J Grant Tuition Discount please keep in mind the following information:
Generous donors have provided tuition discount funds to help BYU-Pathway Worldwide students succeed. You have been selected as a potential candidate for the Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount — a 10% minimum tuition discount.  
 
To be considered for this tuition discount, you must complete an interactive module.  
You’ll learn about the life of President Grant by reading, watching videos, and answering questions. The module takes about 45–60 minutes and must be completed in one sitting. Please wait to start the module until you have enough time to complete it. 
 
Thank you for being part of BYU-Pathway! We hope this tuition discount will help you continue to pursue your educational goals. 
 
Sincerely, 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide 
Scholarships & Finance 
 
6/4/24
Keywords: Student Finances, Financial Aid, PathwayConnect