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The BSC Four-Year Guarantee
BSC is proud to offer a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee to all of our students. Because of the strength of the college’s academic advising, a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and careful planning of annual course offerings, students are guaranteed to graduate within four years if they satisfy certain guidelines. If we fail to offer courses required for a specific major or an academic advising error leads to the necessity for an additional course or courses in the fifth year, the college will cover the cost of tuition plus any course fees. For more information about the Four-Year Guarantee click here. The Four Year Guarantee saves you money when you compare the cost of graduating in four years vs. the chances of a fifth or sixth year at a public university. A four year graduation rate comparison is available by clicking here.
The Value of a BSC Education
Birmingham-Southern was again named a Best Buy in the 2009 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges for the quality of academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. BSC was one of only 26 private institutions in the nation—and the only public or private institution in Alabama—included in the annual publication.
To read more about the value of a Birmingham-Southern education, in addition to President David Pollick’s thoughts on College and the Economy, visit his Web page by clicking here.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
Birmingham-Southern College offers a wide array of financial aid opportunities to help its students fund their college education. BSC awards an average of $13,000 in institutional aid to qualifying students. Students interested in BSC financial aid opportunities should begin the process by completing an online FAFSA application using code number 001012 as the Title IV School Code.
Average Annual Financial Aid received by entering First-Year (Freshman) Students at BSC for fall 2008. This includes only those students who applied for need-based aid (filed a FAFSA). These aid figures do not include any Parent Loans.
| Family Adjusted Gross Income | % of Class | Average Assistance |
$80,000 or More |
38.3% |
$19,191 |
$50,000 - $79,999 |
11% |
$25,620 |
$30000 - $49,999 |
8.4% |
$28,601 |
Less than $30,000 |
9% |
$29,210 |
Did not apply for Need-based Aid |
33.3% |
$13,993 |
Investing in BSC
At BSC, we are constantly striving to provide one of the best liberal arts educations in the country at an affordable cost to our students and their families. Our Four-Year Guarantee, combined with the average institutional aid that each of our student receives, makes the Hilltop experience an affordable choice and comparable in cost to most four-year public universities in the nation.
Tuition and Fees Estimated Cost Summary 2009-10 |
|
| Tuition | $25,800 |
| Residence Hall | $5,000 |
| Books & Supplies (approximate) | $1,200 |
| Meal Plans | $2,800 - $4,400 |
| Fees | $1,022 |
| Automobile Registration | $38 |
Financial Aid Resources
Scholarship Information
- Achievement Scholarships
- Distinguished Scholars Awards
- Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships
- Methodist Scholarships from BSC Church Relations (2009-2010)
- Methodist Loan and Scholarship Programs
- Methodist Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarship Searches
- Transfer Scholarships
Financial Aid Information
- Payment Options – How to Pay Your Bill
- Financial Aid Calendar
- Financial Aid Checklist for New Students
- Financial Aid Forms
- General Eligibility Requirements for Awards Based on the FAFSA
- Loans
- Need-based Financial Aid and Scholarships (Annual FAFSA Required)
- Teach Grant Program
- Verification
- Veterans Educational Benefits
- Faculty Staff Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
Questions?
Birmingham-Southern College Financial Aid personnel will be happy to answer your questions.
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Box 549016
Birmingham, AL 35254
(205) 226-4688 or
1-800-523-5793, ext. 4688
Fax: (205) 226-3082
e-mail: finaid@bsc.edu
College Title IV ID number: 001012