Newly accepted and deposited Spring candidates with a 2026-2027 FAFSA on file will receive notification of official financial aid offers and scholarship awards. 

For students who’ve indicated no intention of applying for federal, state, or institutional need-based funds through the FAFSA, merit-based options will be sent via email. 

All students are encouraged to file a FAFSA (www.studentaid.gov) for full consideration of any and all financial aid options available.  Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule  

Because currently awarded students are awarded financial aid eligibility for the full academic year, no further next steps are required of most federal, state, and institutional aid options as long as the student remains in good standing, full-time enrolled, residing on-campus, etc. 

If additional documentation is needed for currently enrolled students, financial aid will connect with them one-on-one throughout the Fall months. 

Students receiving Vocational Rehabilitation should connect with their assigned VR counselor regarding next steps to secure Authorizations to Fund for the upcoming Spring 2026 term.  Once received, the student’s Spring awards will be adjusted from earlier provided estimates.

New students who’ve submitted their intent to enroll and nonrefundable deposits ($525) will receive access and a temporary password to their MyBeacon (student) portal. Students are encouraged to log in, reset their passwords, and complete the online FERPA which creates separate portal access to parents/guardians. 

It's required that students log in FIRST then invite parents/guardians via the online FERPA permissions.  

Spring Course Registration opens for currently enrolled students the week of November 9-13.  Students will meet with their academic advisor/learning specialist to determine schedules for the upcoming term. 

Students with a financial “HOLD” on their accounts must have payments made in full by November 4; failure to comply may delay registration and/or result in a delay of degree completion. 

New students with deposits on file will be granted access to the online New Student Housing Application throughout the month of November.  New students who plan to commute will be required to complete the application and indicate their off-campus intentions as well as any meal plan preferences. 

Remember, there are a limited number of single-spaces available each term and they are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis! 

• More information on housing options and costs can be found online at https://www.beaconcollege.edu/student-life/housing/  

• New students with specific housing questions or concerns should contact the housing office at housing@beaconcollege.edu  

For currently enrolled students, there is no need to reapply for housing as long as residence/enrollment status does not change.  Should a student opt to live off-campus (commute), they will need to resubmit a Housing Application (they will select ‘off-campus’ and decide if they will participate in the meal plan). 

For students moving off-campus at mid-year and are receiving financial aid/scholarship assistance, you will be required to notify the Financial Aid Office of your housing status change. 

The Student Health Insurance opt-out waiver is available after November 30 for incoming new or returning students from leave-of-absence.  Students must create an account and “waive” the insurance requirement if they have existing coverage elsewhere to avoid charges.  Students should complete the form until they receive a confirmation code.  

Failure to waive the insurance will result in the annual fee being applied to your Spring billing statement.  Questions?  Please contact the Beacon Health Office at 352-787-7660 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu 

E-mailing of Spring tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals on November 18.  All bills are due December 28.  

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period:  the 2.5% credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: November 18-December 9. 

• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through NelNet Campus Commerce (deadline for the five-month option is November 27) 

• Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule  

Mailing of Spring tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals on November 18.  All bills are due December 28.  

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period:  the 2.5% credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: November 18-December 9. 

• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through NelNet Campus Commerce (deadline for the five-month option is November 27) 

• Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule  

Newly deposited students will be preliminarily registered for Spring courses.  It’s important to remember course registration is an on-going process and will continue to happen throughout the months of December and January.  

The Student Health Insurance opt-out waiver is available for incoming new or returning students from leave-of-absence.  Students must create an account and “waive” the insurance requirement if they have existing coverage elsewhere to avoid charges.  Students should complete the form until they receive a confirmation code.  

Failure to waive the insurance will result in the annual fee being applied to your Spring billing statement.  Questions?  Please contact the Beacon Health Office at 352-787-7660 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu 

Spring Billing Statements are due December 28.  

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period:  the 2.5% credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: ends December 9. 

• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through NelNet Campus Commerce (deadline for the four-month option is December 27) 

• Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule  

Mailing of Spring tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals.  All bills are due December 28.  

• Credit Card Fee Waiver Period:  the 2.5% credit card fee is waived for early tuition payments: ends December 9. 

• Interest-free monthly tuition payment plans are available through NelNet Campus Commerce (deadline for the four-month option is December 27) 

• Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule  

Students are encouraged to log into their myBeacon (student) portals and under the “Enrollment Services” banner, select “Enrollment Checklists” to begin.  All required forms can be either electronically submitted, scanned and emailed (see top of form for individual email destinations) OR printed and returned at check-in in January. 

New students (or students returning from leave-of-absence) would select enrollment forms under “New” students. 

Currently enrolled students should have already completed and submitted enrollment forms in August for the academic year.   

Students are encouraged to review the enrollment forms regularly to confirm no information has changed (for example, emergency contact information).  If updates are needed, students can submit them online, scan and send the updates to the address listed at the top of the revised form or bring with them when they arrive back to campus in January. 

Students are encouraged to log into their myBeacon (student) portals and under the “Enrollment Services” banner, select “Enrollment Checklists” to begin.  All required forms can be either electronically submitted, scanned and emailed (see top of form for individual email destinations) OR printed and returned at check-in in January. 

New students (or students returning from leave-of-absence) would select enrollment forms under “New” students.

Currently enrolled students should have already completed and submitted enrollment forms in August for the academic year.   

Students are encouraged to review the enrollment forms regularly to confirm no information has changed (for example, emergency contact information).  If updates are needed, students can submit them online, scan and send the updates to the address listed at the top of the revised form or bring with them when they arrive back to campus in January.

Because currently awarded students are awarded financial aid eligibility for the full academic year, no further next steps are required of most federal, state, and institutional aid options as long as the student remains in good standing, full-time enrolled, residing on-campus, etc. 

Students receiving Vocational Rehabilitation should connect with their assigned VR counselor regarding next steps to secure Authorizations to Fund for the upcoming Spring term.  Once received, the student’s Spring awards will be adjusted from earlier provided estimates.

Incoming students with deposits on file can participate in pre-enrollment (virtual) activities and onboarding beginning on Jan. 6. Notifications will be issued from Student Life in December with instructions on how to register/participate. 

Students new to Beacon in Spring are welcomed to campus for check-in and orientation on Jan. 15, 2027. Orientation continues until classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. 

Parents are encouraged, though not required, to attend Parent Orientation Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16.  Details will be available online as the event nears.

The add/drop period for the Spring semester ends on January 26.  All Veterans’ benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and Spring loan disbursements will begin shortly after this date (disbursements will be ongoing throughout the remainder of the Spring term).  Students can log into their MyBeacon portals to view a finalized billing statement if needed. 

Note: Students who drop below full-time (12-credits per term) or are living off-campus jeopardize their original financial aid awards and may receive notification of adjusted scholarships and awards via email.  Parents and students who have questions or concerns can schedule a financial aid meeting online here: https://calendly.com/beaconcollegeadmissions/financial-aid-meeting?back=1&month=2025-10