<![CDATA[Scholar Forum - Birmingham–Southern College]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:20:30 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Financial Aid for Birmingham–Southern College New Thread]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Financial-Aid-for-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College-New-Thread Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:06:03 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Financial-Aid-for-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College-New-Thread Financial Aid
Your college education is the most important investment you can make in your future. Our goal is to make the Birmingham-Southern experience available to everyone. With our tuition reset, BSC may be more within reach than you think.

Why is this so important to us? Because we know what you'll learn here is priceless, and the value you'll get from a BSC education will pay off in the long run. That's why BSC has been listed a "Best Buy" by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and is ranked among the top 100 "Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
The money we spent on our son's BSC education is the best investment we have ever made. We are grateful to the college for his experience." Britt and Donna Rice, parents of David Rice '04, a pulmonary/critical care doctor at the Medical University of South Carolina.
The annual cost to attend Birmingham-Southern College includes tuition, fees, housing, and dining. Your total cost may vary depending on your residential and meal plan. For the upcoming academic year, the total estimated costs are:

Direct Costs  2018-19

Tuition
$16,353

Mandatory Fees
  $1,297

Room
  $6,950

Meals
  $5,350

Total   
$29,950

Indirect Costs
 
Books & Supplies
$1,260

Transportation
$1,500

Personal
$1,270

Total   
$4,030

Total Cost of Attendance
$33,980

Tuition Payment Plan
To make it easier to manage your education expenses, BSC offers an interest-free monthly payment option. 

Are you ready to take the first step toward your future? The first move is to apply if you haven't yet! Our team of financial planning professionals is here to work with you.

Contact Information:
Quote:
Quote:Office of Financial Aid
900 Arkadelphia Road
Box 549016
Birmingham, AL 35254
Phone: (205)226-4688
Fax: (205) 226-3082
Email: finaid@bsc.edu
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Your college education is the most important investment you can make in your future. Our goal is to make the Birmingham-Southern experience available to everyone. With our tuition reset, BSC may be more within reach than you think.

Why is this so important to us? Because we know what you'll learn here is priceless, and the value you'll get from a BSC education will pay off in the long run. That's why BSC has been listed a "Best Buy" by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and is ranked among the top 100 "Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
The money we spent on our son's BSC education is the best investment we have ever made. We are grateful to the college for his experience." Britt and Donna Rice, parents of David Rice '04, a pulmonary/critical care doctor at the Medical University of South Carolina.
The annual cost to attend Birmingham-Southern College includes tuition, fees, housing, and dining. Your total cost may vary depending on your residential and meal plan. For the upcoming academic year, the total estimated costs are:

Direct Costs  2018-19

Tuition
$16,353

Mandatory Fees
  $1,297

Room
  $6,950

Meals
  $5,350

Total   
$29,950

Indirect Costs
 
Books & Supplies
$1,260

Transportation
$1,500

Personal
$1,270

Total   
$4,030

Total Cost of Attendance
$33,980

Tuition Payment Plan
To make it easier to manage your education expenses, BSC offers an interest-free monthly payment option. 

Are you ready to take the first step toward your future? The first move is to apply if you haven't yet! Our team of financial planning professionals is here to work with you.

Contact Information:
Quote:
Quote:Office of Financial Aid
900 Arkadelphia Road
Box 549016
Birmingham, AL 35254
Phone: (205)226-4688
Fax: (205) 226-3082
Email: finaid@bsc.edu
]]> <![CDATA[Admission for Birmingham–Southern College]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Admission-for-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:59:50 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Admission-for-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College
Early Decision
Deadline : Nov. 1
Notification: Nov. 15

Early Action
Deadline :Nov. 15
Notification: Dec. 15

Regular Decision
Deadline Feb. 1
Notification: Mar. 1
Admission dependent upon availability after Feb. 1

Test optional admission
As an applicant to BSC, you're not required to report your test scores for standardized college admission tests such as the ACT or SAT. If you choose not to include your test scores, your qualification for admission will be determined by an evaluative interview and an academic portfolio that will include graded papers or school projects with teacher comments, in addition to the regular measures of applicants such as grade point average, high school ranking, and extracurricular activities. Test optional isn't for everyone but we want to make sure all students have access to a BSC-quality education, and we care enough to evaluate you on your own strengths.

Apply for Admission
Applying to BSC is quick and easy! You can apply through the BSC Online Application, the Common Application, or the Paper Application. The BSC Application and Paper Application are always free and the Common Application fee is waived if you apply before November 15th. After November 15th, a non-refundable application fee of $50 is required for the Common Application.

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Early Decision
Deadline : Nov. 1
Notification: Nov. 15

Early Action
Deadline :Nov. 15
Notification: Dec. 15

Regular Decision
Deadline Feb. 1
Notification: Mar. 1
Admission dependent upon availability after Feb. 1

Test optional admission
As an applicant to BSC, you're not required to report your test scores for standardized college admission tests such as the ACT or SAT. If you choose not to include your test scores, your qualification for admission will be determined by an evaluative interview and an academic portfolio that will include graded papers or school projects with teacher comments, in addition to the regular measures of applicants such as grade point average, high school ranking, and extracurricular activities. Test optional isn't for everyone but we want to make sure all students have access to a BSC-quality education, and we care enough to evaluate you on your own strengths.

Apply for Admission
Applying to BSC is quick and easy! You can apply through the BSC Online Application, the Common Application, or the Paper Application. The BSC Application and Paper Application are always free and the Common Application fee is waived if you apply before November 15th. After November 15th, a non-refundable application fee of $50 is required for the Common Application.

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]]> <![CDATA[International Student Information of Birmingham–Southern College]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-International-Student-Information-of-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:57:52 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-International-Student-Information-of-Birmingham%E2%80%93Southern-College International Student Information
Thinking about coming to BSC from outside the United States? Great!
We want you to feel at home on the Hilltop. Several offices on campus work directly with international students, and there's an International Student Services Coordinator trained to help answer your questions.
Why BSC?
At Birmingham-Southern College, we know you stand out from the crowd, and we believe our students learn best by doing. That's why you'll get special attention here: from professors who will be mentors, from programs designed to offer you research and internship opportunities rarely available to undergraduates, and to staff who will make sure you're comfortable here on the Hilltop. And you'll do it all on a historic residential campus with ties all over the world.
Learn more and see our campus by taking our virtual tour.
In addition to many organizations and resources on campus, the Office of Multicultural Affairs works to make international students feel at home at BSC and assists with the immigration process, orientation, and support throughout your time on the Hilltop. Specific programs include:
  • Advice regarding immigration compliance and visa status maintenance
  • An introduction to the BSC community and assistance regarding cultural adjustment to the U.S. through our International Student Orientation and regular one-on-one advising sessions.
  • Advocacy on BSC’s campus
  • Opportunities to make connections with faculty, students, and community members both on and off campus.
Additionally, the Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts cultural events and sponsors clubs for students interested in foreign languages, international film, and various regions of the world, including Asia and the Middle East. They also offer free airport pick up for international students, campus tours, and other assistance. Questions about financial aid? Contact Caroline McLean, International Student Services Coordinator, at cemclean@bsc.edu.

How to apply:
We encourage you to apply Early Action by November 15, but you may also apply Regular Decision by February 1. In either case, you will need to submit:
  • The Common Application OR the BSC Online Application for International Students
  • Your official secondary school scores (transcripts) with English translation.
  • Your official TOEFL or IELTS score report from the testing agency if English is not your native language. (TOEFL code: 1064) Must have a minimum score of 81 on the Internet Based TOEFL or an overall score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
  • Your official SAT or ACT score report from the testing agency. Taking one of these tests is highly recommended but not required. (SAT code: 1064; ACT code: 0012)
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official.
  • The International Student Financial Aid Application
  • A School Recommendation Form to be completed by your counselor or school official
  • A copy of a valid passport photo page.
While you are completing the BSC Online Application, you will have the opportunity to submit these documents online. However, you may also submit your forms and documents:
Via email cemclean@bsc.edu
By mail: 
BSC Office of Admission 
Box 549008 
900 Arkadelphia Road 
Birmingham, AL 35254
Or by fax: 205-226-3074]]> International Student Information
Thinking about coming to BSC from outside the United States? Great!
We want you to feel at home on the Hilltop. Several offices on campus work directly with international students, and there's an International Student Services Coordinator trained to help answer your questions.
Why BSC?
At Birmingham-Southern College, we know you stand out from the crowd, and we believe our students learn best by doing. That's why you'll get special attention here: from professors who will be mentors, from programs designed to offer you research and internship opportunities rarely available to undergraduates, and to staff who will make sure you're comfortable here on the Hilltop. And you'll do it all on a historic residential campus with ties all over the world.
Learn more and see our campus by taking our virtual tour.
In addition to many organizations and resources on campus, the Office of Multicultural Affairs works to make international students feel at home at BSC and assists with the immigration process, orientation, and support throughout your time on the Hilltop. Specific programs include:
  • Advice regarding immigration compliance and visa status maintenance
  • An introduction to the BSC community and assistance regarding cultural adjustment to the U.S. through our International Student Orientation and regular one-on-one advising sessions.
  • Advocacy on BSC’s campus
  • Opportunities to make connections with faculty, students, and community members both on and off campus.
Additionally, the Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts cultural events and sponsors clubs for students interested in foreign languages, international film, and various regions of the world, including Asia and the Middle East. They also offer free airport pick up for international students, campus tours, and other assistance. Questions about financial aid? Contact Caroline McLean, International Student Services Coordinator, at cemclean@bsc.edu.

How to apply:
We encourage you to apply Early Action by November 15, but you may also apply Regular Decision by February 1. In either case, you will need to submit:
  • The Common Application OR the BSC Online Application for International Students
  • Your official secondary school scores (transcripts) with English translation.
  • Your official TOEFL or IELTS score report from the testing agency if English is not your native language. (TOEFL code: 1064) Must have a minimum score of 81 on the Internet Based TOEFL or an overall score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
  • Your official SAT or ACT score report from the testing agency. Taking one of these tests is highly recommended but not required. (SAT code: 1064; ACT code: 0012)
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official.
  • The International Student Financial Aid Application
  • A School Recommendation Form to be completed by your counselor or school official
  • A copy of a valid passport photo page.
While you are completing the BSC Online Application, you will have the opportunity to submit these documents online. However, you may also submit your forms and documents:
Via email cemclean@bsc.edu
By mail: 
BSC Office of Admission 
Box 549008 
900 Arkadelphia Road 
Birmingham, AL 35254
Or by fax: 205-226-3074]]>