if you are accessing the Parent Portal, please use the Parent ID Number received from the Beacon College Registrar’s office
Fall 2026 Enrollment Services Calendar
March & April
Entering New (& Transfer) Students
Currently Enrolled/Returning Students
FAFSA & Scholarship/Award Notifications
Beacon’s 2026-2027 Tuition & Fee Schedule and Room & Board rates are announced and posted online. Newly accepted and deposited Fall 2026 students with FAFSA received will receive notification of official award offers and eligibility. Newly accepted and deposited Fall 2026 students who’ve indicated no intention of filing a 2026-2027 FAFSA will be considered for institutional merit-based aid only.
All students who haven’t already are strongly encouraged to file a 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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
Portal Access
New students with deposits on file by March 15 will be issued access to their myBeacon (student) portal starting the following week. They will be able to view and take action on any enrollment forms and checklists for Fall as well as financial aid opportunities. 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.
Housing
The New Student Housing Application will be live on new students’ MyBeacon portal on March 17. New students who plan to live on-campus (dorms) will be prompted to indicate preferences on single vs shared accommodations. 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.
Registration
Course registration will begin for new students with deposits on file after April 15. Note: This is an on-going process throughout the later part of April and early May. Academic advisors will review the incoming students’ transcripts, admissions documents, declared majors, etc. to preliminarily register new students. If students have questions about their course schedule after it’s posted in their MyBeacon portal, they can contact the Center for Student Success at 352-787-7660 or centerforstudentsuccess@beaconcollege.edu
Currently enrolled students will be able to register for Fall 2026 term courses the week of April 6-10, with upperclassmen receiving priority.
Billing Statements
Mailing of Summer 2026 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due April 28.
May
Intent to Enroll & Deposit
New students entering for Fall 2026 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 2026 course registration.
Currently enrolled students in good-standing with the college are not required to submit a deposit.
New students will be prompted to log into their MyBeacon (student) portal and “accept” or “decline” any pending aid for the 2026-2027 academic year under the Financial Aid tab.
If accepting federal loans, next steps may apply on the federal portal (www.studentaid.gov), including Entrance Counseling, Parent PLUS Loan Applications, and Master Promissory Note (MPN).
All new students who haven’t already are strongly encouraged to file a 2026-2027 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
Returning students with 2026-2027 FAFSAs on file will receive notification of official award offers and eligibility. Students who’ve indicated no intention of filing a 2026-2027 FAFSA, are full-time enrolled and in good standing with the college will have previous merit-based aid scholarship & grants renewed.
The fall 2026 housing application for new students who deposit prior to May 1 is available via their MyBeacon (student) portals beginning in late Spring 2026. Students should complete their housing application as soon as possible. A sample housing application can be found here for reference only.
New students with housing questions should contact the housing office at housing@beaconcollege.edu.
June
Entering New (and Transfer) Students
Returning Students
Beacon continues to accept students for fall 2026 on-campus and Foundations. If you have not already, please:
Download and complete the Intent to Enroll [PDF] form.
Mailing of fall 2026 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due July 28.
Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.
New 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.
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.
Monthly Payment Plans
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.
July
Health Insurance (Opt In/Out)
The Student Health Insurance “Wellfleet” Opt-Out waiver is available after July 8, 2026. 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 2026 billing statement.
If you have questions, please contact the Beacon Health Office at: 352-638-9701 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu.
Fall 2026 tuition bills are due for new students on July 28. (Please note: fall 2026 Foundations semester bills are due August. 15.)
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 2026 tuition bills are due for returning students.
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.
August
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 2026 Foundations semester on August 15.
Check In & New Student Orientation
Navigator PREP students are welcomed to campus for check-in and pre-orientation activities on August 19.
Students new to Beacon in fall 2026 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. (timeline TBD)
All returning students must complete check-in on campus for the fall 2026 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.
September
The add/drop period for the fall 2026 semester ends on September 2. All Veterans’ Benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and fall 2026 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 2026 Foundations semester begins on September 15. Add/drop is September 22.