Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

Beacon’s 2025-2026 Tuition & Fee Schedule and Room & Board rates are announced and posted online.  Newly accepted and deposited Fall 2025 students with FAFSA received will receive notification of official award offers and eligibility.  Newly accepted and deposited Fall 2025 students who’ve indicated no intention of filing a 2025-2026 FAFSA will be considered for institutional merit-based aid only. 

All students who haven’t already are strongly encouraged to file a 2025-2026 FAFSA (www.studentaid.gov) for full consideration of need- and merit-based aid as well as federal and state eligibility.  Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at: https://calendly.com/stephanie-beacon

All students who haven’t already are strongly encouraged to file a 2024-2025 FAFSA (www.studentaid.gov) for full consideration of need- and merit-based aid as well as federal and state eligibility.  Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at:  https://calendly.com/chrystol-beacon

New students with deposits on file will be granted access to the New Student Housing Application on March 17.  New students who plan to commute will be required to complete the application and indicate their off-campus intention as well as any meal plan opportunities. 

Currently enrolled students will be able to sign-up for preferred housing assignments beginning April 1.  Students will have access to sign-up based on classifications (seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen) on specific designated dates.

New students with deposits on file will be issued access to their myBeacon (student) portal.  They will be able to view and take action on any financial aid opportunities as well as begin their enrollment checklist for Fall.  They will also receive instructions on how to add their parent(s) to their electronic FERPA permissions grant access to their parent(s) for a myBeacon (parent) portal.

Currently enrolled students will be able to register for Fall 2025 term courses the week of April 7-11, with upperclassmen receiving priority.  Course registration will begin for new students with deposits on file after April 15.

Mailing of Summer 2025 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due April 28.

Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

New students entering for Fall 2025 term should have their Intent to Enroll and nonrefundable deposits ($525) submitted on or before the May 1 deadline to secure any Beacon offered aid/scholarships, and housing opportunities and Fall 2025 course registration.

Returning students with 2025-2026 FAFSAs on file will receive notification of official award offers and eligibility.  Students who’ve indicated no intention of filing a 2025-2026 FAFSA, are full-time enrolled and in good standing with the college will have previous merit-based aid scholarship & grants renewed.

The fall 2025 housing application for new students is available beginning in late Spring 2025. New students who have submitted their deposit and intent to enroll will receive an email with a link to the housing application. Students should complete their housing application as soon as possible. A sample housing application can be found here for reference only.

• More information about housing options and costs can be found online here.
• New students with housing questions should contact the housing office at housing@beaconcollege.edu.

Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

Beacon continues to accept students for fall 2025 on-campus and Foundations. If you have not already, please:

• Submit your $525 deposit online here.
• Download and complete the Intent to Enroll [PDF] form.

Mailing of fall 2025 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due July 28.

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period: the 2.5 percent credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: June 18-30, 2025.
• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through Nelnet Campus Commerce.
• Some families may be able to get tuition assistance for a Beacon College education through their local Vocational Rehabilitation office. Click here to learn more about this process.
• Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.

Mailing of fall 2025 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due July 28.

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period: the 2.5 percent credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: June 18-30, 2025.
• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through Nelnet Campus Commerce.
• Some families may be able to get tuition assistance for a Beacon College education through their local Vocational Rehabilitation office. Click here to learn more about this process.
• Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.

New and returning students should begin to complete the required forms in the enrollment checklist prior to arrival on campus this fall. Students and families should download the Immunization Form and Physical Exam Form as soon as possible in order to have it completed by your local primary care physician. Other required health forms can be completed online prior to arrival.

New and returning students should begin to complete the required forms in the enrollment checklist prior to arrival on campus this fall. Students and families should download the Immunization Form and Physical Exam Form as soon as possible in order to have it completed by your local primary care physician. Other required health forms can be completed online prior to arrival.

June 27 is the deadline to register for the five-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

June 27 is the deadline to register for the five-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

The Student Health Insurance “Wellfleet” Opt-Out waiver is available after July 1, 2025. You must complete the form until you receive a confirmation code to waive the student health insurance plan. Failure to waive the health insurance will result in in the annual fee being applied to your fall 2025 billing statement.

If you have questions, please contact the Beacon Health Office at: 352-638-9701 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu.

The Student Health Insurance “Wellfleet” Opt-Out waiver is available after July 1, 2025. You must complete the form until you receive a confirmation code to waive the student health insurance plan. Failure to waive the health insurance will result in in the annual fee being applied to your fall 2025 billing statement.

If you have questions, please contact the Beacon Health Office at: 352-638-9701 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu.

Fall 2025 tuition bills are due for new and returning students on July 28. (Please note: fall 2025 Foundations semester bills are due August. 15.)

• There is still time to enroll in the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plans through Nelnet Campus Commerce.
• Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here or call 352-638-9792.
• Parents and students who have questions about payments, payment plans, or coordinating payments from a 529 can call the business office for assistance at 352-787-8068.

Fall 2025 tuition bills are due for new and returning students.

• There is still time to enroll in the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plans through Nelnet Campus Commerce.
• Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here or call 352-638-9792.
• Parents and students who have questions about payments, payment plans, or coordinating payments from a 529 can call the business office for assistance at 352-787-8068.

July 30 is the deadline to register for the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

July 30 is the deadline to register for the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

All steps to complete your financial aid should be completed by new and returning students by August 13. Please be sure to accept or decline your financial aid in the student portal and complete any paperwork required for loans or scholarships.

All steps to complete your financial aid should be completed by new and returning students by August 13. Please be sure to accept or decline your financial aid in the student portal and complete any paperwork required for loans or scholarships.

Bills are due for the fall 2025 Foundations semester on August 15.

All returning students must complete check-in on campus for the fall 2025 semester on August 22-23. Please note: commuter students who live off campus are still required to check in. All returning students should complete this short registration form so that we have an idea of when to expect you.

Navigator PREP students are welcomed to campus for check-in and pre-orientation activities on August 19.

Students new to Beacon in fall 2025 are welcomed to campus for check-in and orientation on August 20.  New student orientation activities will take place on campus (August 20-24). Click here to browse the current schedule and details. 

Entering New (and Transfer) Students

Returning Students

The add/drop period for the fall 2025 semester ends on September 2. All Veterans’ Benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and fall 2025 loan disbursements will begin shortly. Students and families can log into portal to view a finalized billing statement if needed.

Please note: Students who drop below full-time (12 credits per semester) jeopardize their original financial aid awards and may receive notification of adjusted scholarship awards via email. Parents and students who have questions or concerns can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.

The add/drop period for the fall 2025 semester ends on September 2. All Veterans’ Benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and fall 2025 loan disbursements will begin shortly. Students and families can log into portal to view a finalized billing statement if needed.

Please note: Students who drop below full-time (12 credits per semester) jeopardize their original financial aid awards and may receive notification of adjusted scholarship awards via email. Parents and students who have questions or concerns can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.

Fall 2025 Foundations semester begins on September 15.  Add/drop is September 22.

• Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here or call 352-638-9792.
• Parents and students who have questions about payments, payment plans, or coordinating payments from a 529 can call the business office for assistance at 352-787-8068.