WIN: Christian College Students Gain Access To Financial Aid

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Students at the Luther Rice College & Seminary, a private Christian nonprofit institution near Atlanta, Georgia, will be able to participate in a state-backed financial aid program after a previous ban was lifted.

Starting in fall 2025, students will now be able to take part in a number of Georgia State Aid programs, including the HOPE and Zell Scholarships, according to the Christian Post. The ban was lifted after Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys representing the school filed a lawsuit against various Georgia state governmental institutions that oversee the financial aid process.

“This endeavor was not just an opportunity to defend our religious freedom, but it was also an opportunity to demonstrate the value of a Christian education,” said Dr. Steven Steinhilber, president of Luther Rice, in a statement shared by ADF. “I commend the state and our partners at Alliance Defending Freedom for swiftly reaching a solution. I look forward to providing our Georgia residents an affordable biblically based education that is so vital for our time.” (RELATED: Grocery Store Giant Removes Abortion Pill From Pharmacy)

Not Just Good For College Students …

“Georgia officials did the right thing by allowing Luther Rice to participate in student aid programs while still adhering to its religious beliefs, character, and exercise,” said ADF Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker, director of the Center for Christian Ministries. “We’re pleased that Georgia high school students can now receive dual credit by taking classes at Luther Rice and that college students who choose Luther Rice can apply for much-needed financial aid. The state should never limit educational opportunities for students based on their faith.”

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