DISABILITY SERVICES
How do I request ADA/504 accommodations?
FINANCIAL AID
Is the FAFSA and Pell Grant the same thing?
What is SEOG and how do I apply?
I have applied for Pell Grant, what do I do now?
Do I have to be full-time to receive Pell Grant?
Do I have to apply for Summer Pell?
Do I have to use my parents’ information on my FAFSA if I totally support myself?
How do I know what paperwork the Financial Aid Office needs from me?
How do I know if my financial aid appeal was approved or denied?
My family has a good income, should I apply for FAFSA?
Can I keep myself from being selected for the verification process?
How can I know if my financial aid has been awarded?
Other than Pell Grant what can I apply for to pay for my classes?
Does Bevill State accept Federal Student Loans?
I have applied for a private student loan and was told to contact the school. What do I do now?
How do I apply for VA Benefits?
GENERAL QUESTIONS
I am interested in attending Bevill State, but do not know where to start. What should I do first?
I’m ready to apply/reapply; where do I begin?
What immunizations do I need to enroll, and how do I obtain records of them?
How much will it cost to attend Bevill State?
What programs and majors are offered at Bevill State?
Do Bevill State classes transfer to four-year colleges and universities?
What programs can I look into if I do not want to complete four years of college?
What is ACCUPLACER and Why Is college placement testing necessary?
What does it mean to be considered a full-time student?
How do I get my Bevill State transcript sent to my transfer college?
I applied for admissions online, now what?
How can I view my student information?
DISABILITY SERVICES
How do I request ADA/504 accommodations?
Disability Services Coordinators serve as the central point of contact for students and individuals with disabilities. Their role is to ensure equal access to all services offered by the college to students and individuals with disabilities. A coordinator is located on each campus in the testing center. Disability Services Coordinators work with students and individuals to determine campus related accommodation needs. A good faith effort is made to provide appropriate accommodations and to fully comply with both the letter and the spirit of Section 504 and ADA guidelines. Visit our Disability Services page at http://www.bscc.edu/students/current-students/student-ada-accommodations for more information.
FINANCIAL AID
Is the FAFSA and Pell Grant the same thing?
No. The FAFSA is the application used to determine eligibility for all Title IV programs including, but not limited to the federal Pell Grant.
What is SEOG and how do I apply?
The FAFSA is the only application needed to apply. SEOG is awarded to students who have a significant need for financial aid. It is not intended to pay for your entire year’s tuition, but to supplement other grants and awards
I have applied for Pell Grant, what do I do now?
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education. Once you receive the SAR you should contact the Office of Student Services to see if you have other paperwork to complete or you can check your OneACCS account to check for missing documents.
Do I have to be full-time to receive Pell Grant?
No. Pell Grant amounts are based on your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and enrollment status but does not require you to be full-time.
Do I have to apply for Summer Pell?
No additional information is required to apply for Summer Pell. However, you must be enrolled at least half-time.
Do I have to use my parents’ information on my FAFSA if I totally support myself?
For financial aid purposes, the U.S. Department of Education has criteria to determine if you are dependent or independent, please review the link below to determine your status: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf
How do I know what paperwork the Financial Aid Office needs from me?
Check your OneACCS account or contact the Office of Student Services
How do I know if my financial aid appeal was approved or denied?
Decisions are placed on your OneACCS account
My family has a good income, should I apply for FAFSA?
Yes, all students should apply for FAFSA.
Can I keep myself from being selected for the verification process?
No, but you can reduce the chances and decrease the necessary paperwork by electronically using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool inside the FAFSA application.
How can I know if my financial aid has been awarded?
You can see your awards on your OneACCS account
Does Bevill State accept Federal Student Loans?
No, but we accept private student loans from a variety of lenders.
I have applied for a private student loan and was told to contact the school. What do I do now?
You must read and complete a private loan request form. The form can be printed from our website www.bscc.edu under forms and publications or a copy can be picked up in the Office of Student Services.
How do I apply for VA Benefits?
If you are a service member, veteran, or family member interested in education and training opportunities you can apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at www.ebenefits.va.gov. You must contact your campus Veteran Affairs Certifying Official if you are receiving VA Educational Benefits.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
I am interested in attending Bevill State, but do not know where to start. What should I do first?
You may complete our contact form (http://www.bscc.edu/about/contact) or contact your campus of interest at (800) 648-3271. If you are ready to begin the admissions process, you are encouraged to fill out an application for admission. Admission applications can be filled out online at https://bscc.edu/students/apply-online. For any questions or concerns about admissions, contact the Office of Student.
I’m ready to apply/reapply; where do I begin?
Go to www.bscc.edu/students/apply-online and click the green link, then click “first-time user account creation” to begin your application. When prompted choose your appropriate application type: First-time Freshman, Transfer, Transient, High School/Dual Enrollment, or Returning/Readmission.
What immunizations do I need to enroll, and how do I obtain records of them?
For General Admission, immunization records are not required. Specific program admission, such as Nursing and EMS, May require immunization records. See specific program admissions information for more required documentation.
The student is responsible for providing Bevill State with all prior academic transcripts, both high school and college. To request any transcripts, students should contact the high school or college in question to discuss the requesting methods honored at that particular institution.
If you’d like a private campus tour, please contact your campus of interest, and schedule a tour with the Office of Student Services.
How much will it cost to attend Bevill State?
For our current tuition and fee rates, please refer to our tuition and fees table at http://www.bscc.edu/students/financial-aid/tuition-fees
What programs and majors are offered at Bevill State?
Bevill State offers a wide selection of degree and certificate programs. To see which program best suits your interests, please review our program listing at http://www.bscc.edu/programs
Do Bevill State classes transfer to four-year colleges and universities?
Degree-seeking students anticipating either an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Science (A.S.) have coursework designed to transfer to a senior college or university. For convenience, students should review the transfer guide of their intended major (http://www.bscc.edu/programs) and download an Alabama Transfers Guide (https://alabamatransfers.com/).
What programs can I look into if I do not want to complete four years of college?
Bevill State offers a wide variety of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, as well as certificate programs; to look into these programs in detail, simply refer to programs (http://www.bscc.edu/programs).
What is ACCUPLACER and Why Is college placement testing necessary?
ACCUPLACER is the required college placement test for students entering college who have not met the required ACT scores for college level courses.
Students must make an 18 in English, a 20 in Reading and 20 in Math to be eligible for college level courses. Students who do not have the required ACT scores must placement test to determine a student’s level in reading, English and math.
What does it mean to be considered a full-time student?
A full-time student is one who is enrolled for a minimum of twelve credit hours per semester.
How do I get my Bevill State transcript sent to my transfer college?
Students must request a transcript.
No— once your application for admission is processed in Student Services, you are an active student. However, if you plan to continue your studies with Bevill State after you graduate high school, you must complete a new application for admission as a ‘first-time freshman’ upon high school graduation.
I applied for admissions online, now what?
To complete your admission file, you will need to submit an approved form of identification, an official copy of your high school diploma or GED, and official college transcripts from any colleges you have attended. You may also need to take the college placement test. Contact the Office of Student Services for additional information.
How can I view my student information?
Student can access their student information by access their OneACCS account.
ONLINE LEARNING STUDENT FAQ
I'm worried about failing/doing poorly if classes are online. Who do I contact?
Stay in contact with your instructor for support or reach out to the tutoring department. You can also contact Student Support Services on your campus:
Misty Kimbrell
Fayette Director
800-648-3271 ext. 5182
misty.kimbrell@bscc.edu
Jaleesa Ivy
Jasper Director
800-648-3271 ext. 5352
jaleesa.ivy@bscc.edu
Gina Frazier
Hamilton Director
800-648-3271 ext. 5162
gina.frazier@bscc.edu
Natalya Winters
Sumiton Director
800-648-3271 ext. 5417
natalya.winters@bscc.edu
Who do I contact if I am having trouble logging in?
Contact the IT helpdesk via email or phone.
Who do I contact if I am having issues with the online course content?
Contact your instructor first. If they are unable to assist, you can contact the IT Helpdesk via email or phone.
Do I have to login at my scheduled meeting time?
If you know that your class is “virtual” you need to plan to make yourself available at the scheduled meeting time. Classes that are entirely “web-based” or “online” will be more self-paced. Either way, check with your instructor(s).
Am I allowed to come to campus?
Yes. For the College's Hours of Operation visit www.bscc.edu/about/hours-of-operation.