Valley Creek College exists to develop leaders who know who they are, who God is, and what they were created to do – and act as if it were so. We offer a unique approach to higher education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
Students can pursue a fully-accredited associate or bachelor’s degree through our partnership with Southeastern University (SEU) while being shaped and formed into the image and likeness of Jesus.
We believe in an integrated college experience that challenges students to grow in all areas of life while pursuing their academic goals. Students will learn how to learn (academic excellence), how to become (spiritual formation), how to connect (relational skills), how to lead (leadership development), and how to love (missional living).
As Valley Creek Church began focusing on reaching the next generation, we became one of the fastest growing churches in the country. Since that time, developing kingdom leaders of all ages has become a part of our culture. We believe that everyone was created to be a kingdom leader.
We began to dream and pray about starting a school for young adults that would be unlike any school that existed. We wanted to create a transformational learning experience where young adults could take next steps on their journey with Jesus while discovering who they are, who God is, and what they were created to do.
Valley Creek Leadership Academy (VCLA) was launched as a nine-month gap year experience designed to build kingdom leaders for life. Classes were held at the Flower Mound Campus of Valley Creek Church.
The first class of VCLA graduates with 13 kingdom leaders.
Through a partnership with Colorado Christian University, VCLA was able to offer 12 hours of college credit for the nine-month gap year experience.
Through our partnership with Southeastern University, VCLA expanded to become a two-year experience where students were able to pursue an accredited associate degree as they prepared for a career in ministry or the marketplace.
JANUARY: As part of Missional Move Create The Future, it is announced that beginning fall 2025, VCLA will expand to officially become Valley Creek College offering students a unique approach to higher education where they will be able to pursue a variety of fully accredited associate and bachelor’s degrees through our partnership with Southeastern University.
JUNE: Valley Creek Church acquires an almost 40 thousand square foot building on 4 acres of land less than 1 mile from our Flower Mound campus. This building will become the future home of Valley Creek College.
Valley Creek College/VCLA has graduated 85 kingdom leaders. With a focus on the development of the whole person, students are learning how to learn, become, connect, lead, and love like Jesus while embracing healthy rhythms and spiritual practices that will shape them for a lifetime.
President of Valley Creek College
Director of Valley Creek College
Director of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development
Director of Biblical and Theological Studies
Associate Director of Biblical and Theological Studies
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Director of Student Life
Valley Creek College Professor
Lead Pastor of Valley Creek Church
Executive Pastor of Valley Creek Church
Applying to Valley Creek College is as easy as five simple steps:
Step 1 – Apply to Valley Creek College
Step 2 – Interview #1
Step 3 – Apply to Southeastern University
Step 4 – Interview #2
Step 5 – Upon acceptance confirm your spot in Valley Creek College
Estimated Cost Per Year: $13,500
Tuition: $8,136
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only and is charged per credit hour. This amount is an approximation based on 15 credits per semester for two semesters and reflects the practicum scholarship.
Site Fee: $4,764
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. This includes personal assessments, excursions, retreats, and mission trips. This is a flat rate per year.
General Student Fee: $600
The general student fee will cover all technology and student support services provided by Southeastern University (SEU).
Additional Expenses:
Additional costs not represented in your tuition or fees may include books for SEU courses, passport or visa fees, immunizations, personal office supplies, or meals on normal class days. We recommend planning for an additional $150-$200 per semester for books.
Southeastern University (SEU) does not provide institutional scholarships as partner site tuition is already discounted. However, students enrolled in practicums receive a scholarship that covers the cost of practicum credits. Tuition listed is based on 15 credit hours per semester with the practicum scholarship applied.
Upon application to Valley Creek College, students will be given the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships made possible through the generosity of individual donors within Valley Creek Church. To learn more about how to apply for these scholarships, email [email protected].
Yes. The Southeastern University (SEU) Partner Program does afford students the opportunity to apply for financial aid. The most common financial aid awards available are the federal Pell grant, subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, and the parent PLUS loan, all of which are obtained through the FAFSA application (fafsa.gov). Once the FAFSA is processed successfully, students will receive a tentative award letter from SEU’s Office of Student Financial Services that outlines their expected financial aid for the year.
For more information on how to apply for financial aid, visit https://www.seu.edu/financial.
Yes. Students will be able to work part-time as long as it doesn’t interfere with outside reading and assignments (approximately 12-15 hours per week), scheduled activities, or required events.
Like all higher education institutions, Southeastern University (SEU) has specific guidelines on credit acceptance from other colleges. Generally, SEU will accept credits from other regionally accredited colleges; however, the transferability of credits depends on the student’s academic performance in those prior courses, as well as the course equivalency in the student’s degree program at SEU. Please contact the Offices of the Registrar ([email protected]) with specific questions pertaining to transfer of credits.
Valley Creek College classes currently take place at the Flower Mound Campus of Valley Creek Church (5800 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028).
Valley Creek College does not provide housing at this time. Students are responsible for securing their own housing arrangements.
Every week looks different, but Valley Creek College students should expect to be on campus Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm. Student will also attend and serve at a local Valley Creek Church campus on Sundays from 7:30am-1:30pm. Additional hours may be required for their practicum. Click here to see the Week-At-A-Glance!
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