OneLife is one of the fastest growing Christian gap year programs in the nation!

WHAT IS A GAP YEAR? ​

A gap year is defined as taking a “break” from formal education, “typically between high school and college, in order to deepen practical, professional, and personal awareness.”

For Christian students, taking a gap year before going to college creates a remarkable opportunity to think more deeply and intentionally about the person God is calling him or her to be. Many students who struggle in college do so because they are not able to articulate reasons or explain goals for going to college. College has become the assumed next step after high school, with very little thought about why.

​OneLife exists because we believe that taking a gap year forces students out of the routine of “schooling” and into a deeper relationship with God. Students who participate in gap year programs have proven to be far more prepared for the transition to college and adulthood.

​WHO TAKES A GAP YEAR?

A gap year is for everyone! From those at the top of their class to those who struggled in high school, there is a reason to be apart. Many students finish high school feeling their education has been about getting grades and test scores, but they do not know what it is they want to do. OneLife is a great first step in the journey through life. ​

DO GAP YEARS WORK?

They do! The NY Times highlighted research from Middlebury College and the University of North Carolina showing that students who took a gap year got better grades than those who did not. 
Here is a recent article by Time Magazine expressing the great need for Gap Year programs. ​

Taking A Gap Year

​WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A STUDENT?

​Here is the OneLife student profile:

• Post high-school to 21 years of age
• Loves travel and adventure
• Appreciates learning both inside and outside the classroom
• Desires to learn and grow in Christian faith & biblical knowledge
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Expresses a desire to be teachable
• Exhibits moral character and conduct
• Maintains a positive attitude toward authority

WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES OF ONELIFE? ​

OneLife is a nine month, residential program with four desired outcomes.

• Form Christian character
• Develop a biblical worldview
• Increase emotional intelligence
• Acquire life skills

WILL MY CREDITS TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES? ​

Short answer: YES!
​Longer answer: All OneLife graduates will have an official transcript from Lancaster Bible College with 30 credits (10 courses). All credits are transferable and all of our previous students have transferred credits to other colleges and universities. All of the credits, however, may not apply to certain programs at other colleges. Confused? Sorry! Please email or call with questions.

​I ALREADY DID A YEAR (OR 2) OF COLLEGE, CAN I STILL GO TO ONELIFE?

YES! Many of our students have completed some college before coming to OneLife. For those students, OneLife can be an opportunity to re-focus, to gain more direction in life and to take a “break” in order to build a stronger relationship with God.

WHERE DO ONELIFE STUDENTS LIVE WHILE IN THE PROGRAM? ​

When our students are not travelling, they live on the campuses of Lancaster Bible College, Three Springs Camp, or Southern Wesleyan University. They enjoy the student life at each location, while getting the opportunity to travel the world throughout the program.

The Cost of OneLife is $21,900

What Does the Price Include? ​

The cost includes:

• Tuition
• Meals
• Books
• Room
• Board
• Travel Expenses

We are committed to making the program as affordable as possible. ​

We Offer Financial Aid! ​

 We never want cost to be what keeps a motivated student from experiencing the OneLife program. OneLife students are enrolled as full-time college students and are eligible for all government and private scholarships. To apply for federal financial aid go to www.fafsa.gov and click “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA).

• OneLife @ LBC or OneLife @ Three Springs add “Lancaster Bible College” (School code: 003285).
• OneLife @ SWU add "Southern Wesleyan University” (School code: 003422)

For more information on the federal student aid programs including eligibility requirements and federal aid programs please visit www.studentaid.ed.gov.

Our Core

Mission

To launch and develop servant leaders who live out their Christian faith in every area of life.

Vision

To see the often distracted lives of young adults fixated on the only reason to live.

Values

Authority of God's Word
Centrality of the Gospel
Stewardship of God’s Resources
Power of Partnership
Necessity of Ongoing Improvement