Beloit College is offering up to two tuition-free semesters for students who enrolled in the 2020-21 academic year, recognizing that the COVID pandemic upended this year.
These two semesters will allow students to experience more of a Beloit education’s many dimensions, which go far beyond the classroom. This additional flexibility will allow students to access these opportunities while also devoting additional time to preparing for their lives after Beloit.
To be eligible, students must:
Have been enrolled full-time during the entire 2020-21 academic year,
Have completed eight full-time semesters (eligibility for transfer students will be determined individually),
Agree to
Enroll in at least three units during each tuition-free semester,
The tuition-free semester or year must start during the academic year immediately following the student’s eighth semester.
Participants will be responsible for room, board, and fees, less any applicable federal aid. Eligibility for federal financial aid is limited to students who have not completed their academic program and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
If you are planning to participate in the tuition-free semester program in Fall 2021, you should
* Confirm your eligibility with the Registrar’s Office.
* Consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine whether you qualify for aid. All students will receive free-tuition, but eligibility for other financial aid is limited to students who have not completed their academic program (all general education requirements and declared major(s)).
* Speak with your advisor during the Advising Period, April 20-30.
* Register for fall courses during the Registration Period, May 3-5 and 7.
* Participate in the Housing Lottery to obtain a room assignment.
*Sign up for a meal plan.
If you later decide not to participate, you must notify the Registrar’s Office and also cancel your housing and meal plan contracts with Residential Life. The deadline for canceling housing contracts is July 9, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
No, you must complete eight full-time semesters of Beloit College enrollment to participate in this program.
No, to be eligible for the tuition-free semester, you must be enrolled full-time for the entire 2020-21 academic year.
Please contact the Registrar to determine your eligibility for the tuition-free semester program.
No, you must be enrolled as a full-time Beloit College student for the entire 2020-21 academic year to be eligible to participate in this program.
You would be eligible if you paid tuition for eight semesters. If you received a tuition refund for one of your eight semesters, you will not be eligible for this program.
No. Honors terms are considered post-grad experiences and do not count as the required full-time student enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. Honors terms also do not count towards the eight full-time semesters required for this program.
Courses & Transcripts
Yes, grades for all courses taken during tuition-free semesters will appear on your transcript.
If you have not graduated, taking courses during the tuition-free semesters count in the same way as courses taken in other semesters. These courses can be used to complete majors and/or minors and/or meet other graduation requirements.
Your courses and grades will appear on your transcript and be factored into your GPA.
No, if you have graduated you cannot add another major or minor.
No, if you have graduated your GPA for your Bachelor’s degree will not change, but the grades you earn during the tuition-free semester(s) will appear on your Beloit transcript.
No, you must live on campus to qualify for this program.
No, you cannot participate in a remote internship during this program.
You will receive aid equal to the amount of full-tuition for the semester, but you will be responsible for paying for room, board, health and wellness fee, and student activities fee. You will not be eligible for federal financial aid for these expenses.
Other Topics
You should consult with your coach and the athletics director to determine your eligibility to participate in your sport. You may only participate with your team during an enrolled semester, so spring athletes may not participate with their team during the fall semester unless they are enrolled as full-time students.
No, you must live on-campus during a tuition free semester.
Yes, you must live on campus to qualify for this program.
Yes, you must pay for a meal plan during a tuition-free semester.
No, you must enroll as a full-time student to participate in the tuition-free semester program.