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
Returning Students
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 and $525 nonrefundable deposits online at Intent to Enroll Form - Beacon College
All students who haven’t already are strongly encouraged to file a 2025-2026 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
Newly accepted and deposited Spring candidates with a 2025-2026 FAFSA on file will receive notification of official financial aid offers and scholarship awards.
Newly accepted and deposited Spring candidates who’ve indicated no intention of applying for federal, state or institutional need-based assistance through the 2025-2026 FAFSA will be considered for merit-based aid options only.
All students who haven’t already are strongly 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: https://calendly.com/stephanie-beacon
New students with deposits on file will be granted access to the 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 options.
November
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 imperative that students log in FIRST then invite parents/guardians via the online FERPA permissions.
Returning students with 2025-2026 FAFSAs on file will receive notification of official award offers and eligibility. Students who’ve indicated no intention of filing a 2025-2026 FAFSA, are full-time enrolled and in good standing with the college will have previous merit-based aid scholarship & grants renewed.
New students who’ve submitted their Intent to Enroll and nonrefundable deposits ($525) will be preliminarily registered for Spring 2026 courses starting November 17. It’s important to remember course registration is an on-going process and will continue to happen throughout the month of November and December.
The Spring 2026 housing application for new students is available throughout November. New students who have submitted their deposit and intent to enroll will receive an email with a link to the housing application. Students should complete their housing application as soon as possible. A sample housing application can be found here for reference only.
Mailing of Spring 2026 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student portal. All bills are due December 29.
November 26 is the deadline to register for the five-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.
December
Beacon continues to accept students for Spring 2026 on-campus and Foundations. If you have not already, please:
All Spring 2026 bills are due December 29. (Please note: Spring 2026 Foundations semester bills are due January 15, 2026)
New and 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.
December 26 is the deadline to register for the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.
January 2026
The Student Health Insurance “Wellfleet” Opt-Out waiver is available after January 5, 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 2025 billing statement.
If you have questions, please contact the Beacon Health Office at: 352-638-9701 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu.
All steps to complete your financial aid should be completed by new and returning students by January 12. Please be sure to accept or decline your financial aid in the student portal and complete any paperwork required for loans or scholarships.
All Spring 2026 Foundations semester bills are due January 15, 2026.
Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.
Students new to Beacon in Spring 2026 are welcomed to campus for check-in and orientation on January 16.
New student orientation activities will take place on campus (January 16-18). Click here to browse the current schedule and details. (timeline TBD)
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.
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. 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.
Spring 2026 Foundations semester begins on January 26. Add/drop is February 2.