There are many reasons why parents and students today are considering a new paradigm of higher education for their sons and daughters: For some, the cost of brick and mortar college is prohibitive; others point to the fact that an increasing number of college students are woefully undereducated and unmarketable even after four years of the university classroom; some observe that the college culture is a cesspool of immorality that leaves few unscathed; there are many who recognize the religious nature of higher education, and object to any pursuit of knowledge and truth which requires Christians to drink deeply from the font of wisdom provided by atheistic, evolutionist, humanistic, or even compromising Christian professors; still others aspire to achieve the benefits of higher education by using a model of training that incorporates biblical principles of mentorship, accountability, and presuppositionally biblical education—one which does not divorce the student from the family, the church, or real-life responsibilities, and which allows him to cultivate real-life business and training experiences, and to more carefully tailor his education to practical and spiritual objectives.

In one sense, the present educational crisis is a gift of the Lord. It has forced Christians to go back to the drawing board and reconsider their very philosophy and methodology of higher education in light of biblical priorities and principles. Crisis has forced the question. Now the door is open for true reformation.

One of the organizations that is stepping up to the plate to equip reformation-minded parents is College Plus! To my mind, they offer one of the most effective higher education alternatives in the nation. Students enrolled with College Plus! have the benefit of earning a college degree for less money, in less time, and with tremendous flexibility. In fact, College Plus! students benefit from an individualized, mentor-directed approach to education reminiscent of the approach used at the time of America’s Founding—one which produced the most literate and educated generation in the history of this nation.

In describing their own goals and objectives, the team at College Plus! explains the following benefits of their program:

• Perspective: College Plus! takes a decidedly different approach from traditional colleges to obtaining a degree in that they see it as a means to an end, and not an end in itself. They see a degree as a powerful tool that can and should be used for God’s glory through all of life, not just in the pursuit of a career.

• Family Influence: Since these studies are completed nearly 100% at home, the major influence is within the context of the home and family. As topics are studied and tests prepared for, the student has the opportunity to discuss material with their parents and their College Plus! coach.

• Mentor Influence: Our Founding Fathers’ education was normally in the context of individualized mentoring and apprenticeship. Through College Plus!, your student has access to a personalized degree program and a coach who will assist them and their parents through every step.

• Time: It is well within the realm of possibility to obtain a regionally accredited Bachelor’s degree (the highest accreditation level attainable in the US) in two years or less. Many students even complete their entire degree before graduating from high school. With the two years that their peers are still spending in school, a student who takes this route can gain valuable workplace experience through internships.

• Cost: Utilizing distance learning methods and credit-by-exam techniques, College Plus! puts the total cost of a college degree at typically less than $15,000 with few exceptions.

Not everyone needs a college degree. But for any and all who would be benefited by obtaining a degree, College Plus! should be carefully considered. I am very grateful for the hardworking and principled team at College Plus! and am pleased to recommend them and their important service for your consideration. The leaders behind College Plus! are not only Christians of great character, but they have established a program with a proven track record for success that allows Christian students the most flexible, cost-effective approach to earning a degree on the market today.

But let me go a step further. I believe that we live in a day and age in which wise, biblical, creative alternatives to higher education must be encouraged and promoted, which is why for now through the end of November, Vision Forum will be giving a $200 gift certificate to anyone who enrolls in this groundbreaking and immensely helpful program.

For more information on this important educational option for Christian families, click on the link below.

CollegePlus! 830.885.5432 info@collegeplus.org