| TO DO LIST |
INSTRUCTIONS |
DEADLINE |
| Apply to Burlington County College and declare a major. |
Apply online. If you are unsure of which major to declare, choose liberal arts. |
BCC has an open enrollment policy; however, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| Complete required FAFSA application. Indicate BCC as the first choice college. |
Complete the appropriate aid year FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make BCC the first choice college.
College Code: 007730
Contact Financial Aid with any questions at financialaid@bcc.edu or 609-894-9311, ext. 1575.
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Priority deadline
for Fall 2012/Spring 2013:
July 13, 2012 |
| Complete required state financial aid paperwork. Indicate BCC as first choice school. |
Visit www.hesaa.org and click “Report Additional Information for State Aid.”
Any college code changes require direct contact to HESAA: 800-792-8670 |
State deadlines (2012-2013 Academic Year):
Returning students: June 1, 2012
All other applicants (Fall semester or full
academic year) - October 1, 2012
All other applicants (Spring semester only) - March 1, 2013 |
| Submit final, official high school transcripts. |
Final transcripts are required for all NJ STARS students. Please send them to Burlington County College,
Attn: Colleen Doran |
As soon as final transcripts become available after high school graduation. |
| Submit any other college transcripts |
Official transcripts must be sent to Registration to be evaluated for transfer credit. Students may use unofficial copies of transcripts for initial registration. |
Unofficial copies should accompany the student on the day of registration. Official copies should be received before registration for the student’s second semester. |
| Display college readiness for English and math. |
Submit SAT and/or ACT test scores:
SAT: Math: 530-Critical Reading: 540
ACT: 20 Reading, 23 Math, 23 Composite
Or
Take BCC Accuplacer testing for English and/or math
Or
Submit AP scores
Or
Submit college-level English and/or math taken at another accredited institution
*Additional informational for students who require calculus for their degree. |
Prior to registering for the first semester. Students are not eligible for NJ STARS until college readiness has been displayed. |
| Complete the Verification Process for Federal and/or State aid. |
If selected for verification, submit all required paperwork to the BCC Financial Aid office.
For more information, visit http://www.bcc.edu/financialaid or call 609-894-9311, ext. 1575.
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Please refer to the financial aid, federal and state websites for deadlines and procedures. |
| Register for courses & sign NJ STARS contract. |
Make an appointment with the Coordinator of
NJ STARS to schedule classes and review/sign
the NJ STARS contract. Contact info:
cdoran@bcc.edu or 609-894-9311, ext. 1343. |
Ideally before the payment deadlines for each semester. Please refer to the Business Office for payment deadlines and policies.
Registration after the payment deadlines will result in same day payment being required. |
Make payment on all fees.
* NJ STARS covers tuition only for 12-18 credits per semester, no summer funding
available. The remainder of the cost of attendance is the responsibility of the student. |
Payment on fees can be made once NJ STARS funding is awarded to the student’s account. Students will be sent an award letter from financial aid and the award will appear on the student’s WebAdvisor account. |
Ideally before the payment deadlines for each semester. Please refer to the Business Office for payment deadlines and policies.
Registration after the payment deadlines will result in same day payment being required.
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| Become familiar with BCC email and WebAdvisor accounts. |
Log in to your BCC email and WebAdvisor and change your password. Use these tools daily as it is the main means of communication between you and school. |
As soon as you are given access to the accounts. |
Meet with a
transfer advisor. |
Visit the Transfer Services website and make an appointment to meet with a transfer advisor. Proper planning is the key to a successful transfer. |
It is never too early to start planning for transfer. Start researching possible majors and transfer institutions, then make an appointment with a transfer advisor for details. |
| Get involved. |
Check out the Student Activities office for events,
clubs and organizations to help students network and
increase campus involvement. |
Beginning of semester. |
| Apply for graduation. |
Students must apply for graduation via their WebAdvisor accounts. It is recommended to apply once the student has registered for what should be their final semester. |
The college offers graduation in the following semesters: Spring, Summer II and Fall.
In order to be considered for graduation in these terms you must adhere to the following deadlines:
Spring: March 1st
Summer II: June 1st
Fall: November 1st
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