Great Hearts has developed partnerships with several institutions of higher education that share our commitment to liberal arts education to secure scholarships for our teachers that further reduce the cost of graduate education. Many of these universities and colleges have allocated scholarships specifically for Great Hearts teachers to participate in their programs, and Great Hearts works with these institutions to ensure that their programming is tailored to serve the needs of teachers in classical schools.
Want to talk with a real person about this? Follow the link below to find a time with Dr. Paul Weinhold, Director of Continuing Education.
Email: paul.weinhold@greathearts.org
Read Dr. Weinhold’s article, “Intellectual Flourishing Through Graduate Study”
Programs Overview
| Partner Institutions of Higher Education |  Arizona State University |
 Grand Canyon University |
 St. John’s College |
 Templeton Honors College at Eastern University |
 University of Dallas |
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| Location | Tempe, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Annapolis, MD Santa Fe, NM |
St. David’s, PA | Irving, TX | Houston, TX |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | MA Classical Liberal Education and Leadership | View GCU’s Degree Programs | MA Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Education Certificate |
MAT Classical Education | MA Humanities with Classical Education Concentration
Master of Humanities with Classical Education Concentration Certificate of Classical Learning |
Executive Master in Liberal Arts |
| Approximate total price of degree | $25,000 | Varies depending on degree selection, transfer credits and scholarships. GCU will provide a complimentary evaluation to determine your estimated cost to complete your degree. | $38,232 M.A. $19,116 Certificate |
$23,430 | $28,440 | $14,100 |
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| Scholarships | Lyceum Fellowship
Great Hearts Teachers typically receive between $20,000 and $30,000 in Scholarships Funding awards cannot be guaranteed and are subject to renewal.
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• Up to 25% off tuition for Great Hearts employees
• 5% off tuition for spouses of faculty and staff† • 5% off tuition for parents of students attending Great Hearts who are entering a master’s program through GCU’s College of Education or a doctoral degree related to the field of education |
50% tuition scholarship Great Hearts teachers given special consideration $19,116 total cost (M.A.) |
60% Tuition Scholarship
$9,372 total tuition cost |
Classical Education students receive partial tuition remission to $483.20 per credit hour, plus fees.
$18,655.20 total cost (tuition and fees) |
50% Tuition Scholarship
$7,050 total cost (tuition only) |
| Program Details | In-person/online | In-person/online; fully online option | In-person/online; fully online option | In-person/online | In-person/online; fully online option | In-person/online; fully online option |
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| Application Link | Apply | Apply | Apply | Apply | Apply | Apply |
| Application Deadline | Rolling Admission | Rolling Admission | Rolling Admission
Fall: February 15 |
Rolling Admission | Rolling Admission
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University of St. ThomasKey Information
Q. Which program is right for me?
A. You can find program descriptions for each program at the links below. ASU has a Great Books program with an emphasis on civic education and leadership; GCU is a private university with a wide array of degree options; St. John’s College is the oldest Great Books college in the country; the Templeton Honors College program is focused chiefly on the pedagogy of classical education; UD offers a classical education degree with a broad focus on the traditional liberal arts; and the University of St. Thomas offers a broad liberal arts degree that is available online.
- Arizona State University (SCETL)
- Grand Canyon University
- St. John’s College
- Templeton Honors College at Eastern University
- University of Dallas
- University of St. Thomas
Q. Will Great Hearts make any contribution toward tuition and program fees?
A. Only if you apply for funds from the Professional Growth Initiative through your campus. Note that these funds come from your Academy’s budget, so you should speak with your Headmaster first.
Q. I am interested in pursuing external funding (e.g. grants and loans). Does Great Hearts have any resources for that?
A. Yes! We have a financial aid resource document available for your reference.
Q. Can I participate in any of these programs without traveling over the summer?
A. Yes.
Q. Do any of these programs have opportunities to study abroad?
A. Yes. The University of Dallas operates a Rome program each summer worth 3 graduate credits. All Great Hearts teachers are invited to participate. The University of St. Thomas–Houston also has study abroad opportunities.
Q. Do I have any work-commitment associated with participation in the program?
A. Not necessarily. If you are grandfathered into the interest-free loan program, then you must pay it back in full before leaving Great Hearts, but you are not committed to employment for the duration and may pay off your balance at any time. However, recipients of funds from the Professional Growth Initiative make a commitment to stay on their campus for 2 years after the completion of their degree.
Q. Am I eligible to participate?
A. Please review your campus handbook to confirm your eligibility for the Professional Growth Initiative. All Great Hearts teachers are eligible to receive scholarships from our University partners.
Q. How do I apply for these graduate program opportunities?
A. Interested teachers should complete the application process for the universities via the links below. The universities will make determinations about the scholarships that you are able to receive based upon your application.