by Larry Richman | May 7, 2025
For aspiring college students who don’t think they have the time or money to earn a four-year degree, has the Brigham Young University system got a deal for you. At BYU-Pathway Worldwide, home of the nation’s first U.S.-accredited 90-credit bachelor’s degree, students...
by Larry Richman | Jun 17, 2024
A new service missionary opportunity is now available for Church members 26 and older, regardless of marital status, to serve as online institute teachers for BYU–Pathway. Members may apply online to serve for 12- to 24-month terms. They will begin their missionary...
by Larry Richman | Oct 4, 2023
You can now get a bachelor’s degree in three years for a total of $7,200. Programs are available beginning in April 2024 through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. You can complete an online degree with just 90-96 credits. The new degrees are...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2021
In its ongoing effort to increase access to the blessing of education, BYU–Pathway Worldwide announced that as of Monday, November 1, it is offering a scholarship opportunity to every new student. The Heber J. Grant Scholarship will offer students enrolled in the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 29, 2019
BYU-Pathway Worldwide is disrupting higher education by offering a full private college education for less than $8,760. Compare that with the average private school degree of over $180,000 or a public school degree of over $80,000. With over 45,000 students,...
by Larry Richman | May 10, 2019
All young returning missionaries are now preapproved for BYU–Pathway Worldwide, which is a low-cost, Church-sponsored higher education program. Through BYU–Pathway Worldwide, many returned missionaries who otherwise would not be able to gain higher education will be...
by Larry Richman | Feb 7, 2017
Today, the First Presidency announced the creation of a global higher-education organization, BYU–Pathway Worldwide (BYU–PW). The institution will have responsibility for all online certificate and degree programs offered by the Church Educational System (CES)....
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2016
BYU–Idaho’s Pathway program has turned into a worldwide program serving more than 40,000 students in nearly 40 countries. With 387 sites around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds are getting started on a “path” that leads to education. What started out as...
by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2024
Every week devotional speakers enlighten, instruct and uplift students on the various Brigham Young University campuses. These speeches can benefit more than students, as they are recorded, curated, and digitally shared for everyone to enjoy. The BYU Speeches...
by Larry Richman | Mar 15, 2017
In February, the First Presidency announced the creation of BYU–Pathway Worldwide, a worldwide higher-education organization. Pathway makes college education available worldwide at a significantly reduced cost. It combines affordable online courses ($69 per credit)...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2014
Did you know that you can get a bachelors degree for under $10,000 while staying near your home? Pathway is a low-cost educational opportunity that combines online courses with local gatherings. You can gain valuable skills that will serve you throughout your life....
by Larry Richman | Oct 6, 2023
More students than ever before are receiving a college education through the Church Educational System. Nearly 150,000 students are enrolled in colleges throughout the system and BYU Pathway now offers a bachelor’s degree. Members throughout the world now have...
by Larry Richman | Jul 24, 2019
The Church’s Global Education Initiative helps people throughout the world access educational opportunities where they live—through online courses, classes from local educational providers, and local gatherings for religious education and academic support. Many...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2024
Nearly one million teens and young adults are enrolled in Church Educational System colleges, universities, seminaries, and institutes. The following are the numbers for Fall 2024: 35,767 at BYU 22,904 at BYU-Idaho 2,907 at BYU-Hawaii 53,741 with BYU-Pathway 1,885 at...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2024
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the Commissioner of the Church Educational System, has written a letter to parents of youth ages 14 to 18 about using the Church Educational System to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. In high school, students can benefit from attending...