if you are accessing the Parent Portal, please use the Parent ID Number received from the Beacon College Registrar’s office
September & October
Entering New (and Transfer) Students
Currently Enrolled/Returning Students
Intent to Enroll & Deposit
Beacon continues to accept students for the Spring 2026 (on-campus) and Spring 2026 Foundations (remote-delivery) semesters. Accepted students should submit their Intent to Enroll & $525 nonrefundable deposits online at https://www.beaconcollege.edu/admissions-aid/intent-to-enroll-form/
Currently enrolled students in good standing with the college do not need to submit an enrollment deposit to secure their space from semester-to-semester. Should a student withdraw, take a leave of absence, or fail to remain in good-standing, a deposit will be required to secure their space.
FAFSA & Scholarship/Award Notifications
Newly accepted and deposited Spring 2026 candidates with a 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 FAFSA, merit-based options will be sent via email.
All students are encouraged to file a 2025-2026 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.
Housing
New students with deposits on file will be granted access to the online New Student Housing Application beginning October 27. 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.
November
Portal Access
New students who’ve submitted their intent to enroll & 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.
Registration
Newly deposited students will be preliminarily registered for Spring 2026 courses starting November 20. It’s important to remember course registration is an on-going process and will continue to happen throughout the months of December and January.
Spring 2026 Course Registration opens for currently enrolled students the week of November 10-14. 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!
For currently enrolled students, Spring 2026 Housing Applications are due on November 14. Students should stop by the housing office if they have any questions or concerns.
Health Insurance Waiver
The Student Health Insurance (“Wellfleet”) opt-out waiver is available after November 20 for incoming new or returning students from leave-of-absence. Students must create an account with Wellfleet 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 2026 billing statement ($2,374). Questions? Please contact the Beacon Health Office at 352-787-7660 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu
Billing Statements
E-mailing of Spring 2026 tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals on November 24. All bills are due December 29. (NOTE: The Spring 2026 payment deadline for Foundations semester students is January 15.)
Mailing of Spring 2026 tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals on November 24. All bills are due December 29. (NOTE: The Spring 2026 payment deadline for Foundations semester students is January 15.)
Monthly Payment Plan
November 26 is the deadline to register for the five-month interest-free monthly payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online at https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/beacon-college/
December
Newly deposited students will be preliminarily registered for Spring 2026 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 (“Wellfleet”) opt-out waiver is available. Students must create an account with Wellfleet 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.
Spring 2026 Billing Statements are due December 29. (NOTE: The Spring 2026 payment deadline for Foundations semester students is January 15.)
Mailing of Spring 2026 tuition bills begins and e-bills become available in the student and parent myBeacon portals. All bills are due December 29. (NOTE: The Spring 2026 payment deadline for Foundations semester students is January 15.)
December 26 is the deadline to register for the four-month interest-free monthly payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online at https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/beacon-college/
Enrollment Documents
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.
January 2026
FAFSA & Scholarship/
Awards Finalized
All steps to completing financial aid should be done on or before January 12, 2026. Student must either “Accept” or “Decline” pending loans in their MyBeacon (student) portal. If “accepting” federal student loans, next steps may be required.
Spring 2026 Foundations Billing Statements are due January 15, 2026. Students and parents can register for a one-on-one advising session if needed at www.beaconcollege.edu/schedule
New Student Orientation
Incoming students with deposits on file can participate in pre-enrollment (virtual) activities and onboarding beginning on January 8. Notifications will be issued from Student Life in December with instructions on how to register/participate.
Students new to Beacon in Spring 2026 are welcomed to campus for check-in and orientation on January 16, 2026. Orientation continues until classes begin on Tuesday, January 20.
Parents are encouraged, though not required, to attend Parent Orientation Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17. Details will be available online as the events nears.
All returning students must complete check-in on campus for the spring 2026 semester on January 17 & 18. 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.
Add/Drop Timelines
The add/drop period for the Spring 2026 semester ends on January 27. All Veterans’ benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and Spring 2026 loan disbursements will begin shortly after this date (disbursements will be ongoing throughout the remainder of the Spring 2026 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
Spring 2026 Foundations
Spring 2026 Foundations semester begins on January 26; add/drop is February 2.