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Paraprofessionals and Instructional Aides

Your Path From Supporting Students to Leading the Classroom Starts Here

Become a teacher while working full‑time, studying online, and paying less than most universities.

Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Thrive at Gracelyn

You’re Already Making an Impact. Now You Deserve the Credentials That Match It.

  • You support students every day, but becoming a certified teacher has felt out of reach.
  • Because tuition is expensive, time is limited, and family responsibilities come first.
  • That’s why Gracelyn was built specifically for paraprofessionals and working adults like you.

Choose the Path That Fits Your Education Background

Path A – I Need a Bachelor’s Degree

Path B – I Already Have a Bachelor’s Degree

Students Love Gracelyn — 92 % Would Choose It Again

Designed for Working Paraprofessionals — Flexible, Supportive, Affordable

  • 100 percent online
  • Personal mentorship and academic support
  • Biblical worldview integration
  • Low, predictable monthly tuition with no hidden fees

Affordable Tuition With No Surprises

Undergraduate Education Program

Scholarship Recipient

$44 Per
Credit Hour
  • Total Investment: $5,328
  • Program Length: 120 credits
  • Application Fee: $0
  • Enrollment Fee: $0
  • 0% Interest Payment Plan
  • All books included in tuition fee
  • Applicant must work in PK-12. Total household income must be less than $45,000 annually.
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Undergraduate Education Program

Without Scholarship

$88 Per
Credit Hour
  • Total Investment: $10,656
  • Program Length: 120 credits
  • Application Fee: $0
  • Enrollment Fee: $0
  • 0% Interest Payment Plan
  • All books included in tuition fee
  • Qualifications: Open Enrollment. Applicant must have high school diploma or equivalent.
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Masters in Transformational Education

$110 Per
Credit Hour
  • Total Investment: $5,737
  • Program Length: 48 credit hours
  • Application Fee: $65
  • Enrollment Fee: $390
  • 0% Interest Payment Plan
  • All books included in tuition fee
  • Qualifications: Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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The Truth About the Cost

What Your Journey Will Look Like

APPLY & ENROLL

It takes just minutes to apply. You’ll then be connected with your success coach who will guide you through the enrollment process.

ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE

Engage in flexible, online courses designed to deepen your skills and knowledge in educational instruction, with a schedule that fits your life.

IMPACT OTHERS

Graduate equipped to make a greater impact in your community, with continued support from our mentorship program for two years or more.

Their Lives Changed — Yours Can Too

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for undergraduate students only. Gracelyn University’s tuition is highly affordable and paid monthly while you are in the program. We want students to graduate debt-free. Gracelyn University offers institutional scholarships to undergraduate students currently working on K-12 campuses in certain states. When you apply to the undergraduate program, your application is automatically considered for the institutional scholarship. Contact our team for additional questions or information.
Yes! Gracelyn University accepts up to 60 transfer credit hours from accredited institutions toward the undergraduate program.
You can complete your undergraduate in 48 months or less depending on how many courses you take each term and how many credits you transfer to Gracelyn University from other accredited institutions. There is no penalty or additional cost if you take longer than 48 months. Graduate programs take 17-21 months to complete.
Gracelyn University offers a Bachelor of Science in Transformational Education and a Master of Arts in Transformational Education.
All courses are 8 weeks long. There are weekly assignment deadlines. We will nurture you through the process so you’ll be confident in your ability to succeed.

Want More Details?

If you’re the type who likes to dig deeper, we’ve created a full 13-minute walkthrough video that explains everything—from program structure to support services to what life looks like as a Gracelyn student.

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Start Your Teaching Journey Today

Every classroom needs a hero like you. Take the next step.

Make a DIFFERENCE.

Will you be the hero in a child's life? As an educator, you'll make a life-changing impact through your service.

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