Two Communities in One

Life takes community – education should too! Discover your passion, pursue your purpose, and understand your calling with Be Hope College, a partnership between MVNU and Be Hope Church. We will guide and support you with your goals during your educational journey.  Exceptional and experienced faculty, staff, and students at both MVNU and Be Hope are committed to walking alongside you while creating a tailored opportunity to prepare you for your future.

Why Be Hope College

  • $100 discount per credit hour.
  • Pursue any degree at an accredited university.
  • Flexibility to complete courses online on your own schedule.
  • Transfer credits from any post-secondary education with no expiration.
  • Guidance and support through application, degree, and financial processes that is tailored to each individuals’ needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is an opportunity to earn your college degree through a partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Yes, you are able to take asynchronous courses online to complete your educational goals.

Yes, you can transfer post-secondary education credits from a regionally accredited school in which a “C” or better was earned. There is no expiration on previously taken courses. Official transcripts must be received to be awarded.

Yes, you can complete the FAFSA and use Title IV funding for school. School code 007085.

Yes, please click Accreditation to find the appropriate accreditations for the Be Hope College + MVNU partnership.

MVNU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of AdvancED and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

    1. Accreditation is a status granted to an educational institution or a program that has been found to meet or exceed stated criteria of educational quality. Accreditation has two fundamental purposes: to assure the quality of the institution or program and to assist in the improvement of the institution or program.

Yes! Veterans can earn up to 40 semester hours of general electives by supplying us with their military training transcripts.

Yes! We’ll be happy to help you apply them to your education. The following are some of the benefits MVNU accepts:

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Veteran’s Benefits, Montgomery GI (DD214 form)
  • MyCAA for spouses of active-duty military members
  • Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (get forms from Ohio Adjutant General’s Office)
  • For more information, contact Ryan Downs at (740) 397-9000, ext. 4524.

Want More Information?

Jeff Odum

BE HOPE COLLEGE DIRECTOR