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✅ 1. Affordable Tuition (especially for international students)

• BYU–Pathway is intentionally priced to be accessible. Tuition is significantly lower than most universities—often $79 per credit hour in the U.S. and even less internationally (adjusted to local economies).

• This makes it a great option for students who can’t afford traditional college costs.
  
  

✅ 2. No Standardized Test Requirement

• There’s no ACT, SAT, or TOEFL requirement to start.

• It’s open to students regardless of their academic background or English proficiency.

• This removes a huge barrier for many learners who have been out of school for a long time or who didn’t perform well in high school.
  
  

✅ 3. Designed for Flexibility

• Fully online, so students can study anywhere in the world.

• Coursework is designed to fit around jobs, family responsibilities, and church service.

• Students can progress at their own pace, taking just one or two courses at a time.
  
  

✅ 4. Focus on Life Skills and Spiritual Growth

• The PathwayConnect program (the first year) focuses on practical skills like personal finance, time management, and decision-making.

• Courses integrate gospel principles to strengthen faith while preparing for career and family life.
  
  

✅ 5. Smooth Transition to a Degree

• After completing PathwayConnect, students are automatically admitted to BYU–Idaho online degree programs (over 40 options).

• The first year builds confidence and college-level skills, so students are better prepared for success in their degree.
  
  

✅ 6. Supportive Learning Environment

• Weekly gatherings with other students (in person or online) provide encouragement, accountability, and a sense of community.

• Students get access to mentors, advisors, and a worldwide network of peers who share their values.
  
  

✅ 7. Career-Focused Certificates

• Students earn career-ready certificates along the way (e.g., social media marketing, web development, business administration).

• These certificates can be used to get a job or promotion even before finishing a full degree.
  
  

✅ 8. Global Reach with Local Support

• Available in more than 180 countries, it’s especially good for international students who may not have access to other higher education options.

• Pricing is scaled based on local economies, making it affordable even in developing nations.
  
  

✅ 9. Inspired Mission and Values

• It’s operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and designed to help students become self-reliant spiritually, academically, and professionally.

• Students strengthen faith while gaining skills to improve their lives and families.

The Perpetual Eduction Fund (PEF) is a Church-sponsored endowment offering low-interest (sometimes partly forgiven) loans to members in need, especially in developing countries, for vocational, technical, and degree programs.

Applicants must be Church members, temple-recommended, and show both a financial need and determination to complete their education.

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