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Bismarck State College - It all starts here!
Bismarck State College offers many opportunities in higher education, whether you are about to leave high school, need to upgrade skills, or are looking for a new career. The college provides student-centered learning with knowledgeable faculty who help you get a great start to your education. Here are the highlights of BSC's college credit offerings.
Transfer - You can complete the first and second year of studies toward a bachelor's degree in nearly any field. Students earn an associate in arts or associate in science degree. Ask about our guarantee of course transferability. BSC graduates have successfully transferred to every college in North Dakota and to hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the country.
Technical - Choose from more than 35 programs that prepare you to step right into the job market in specific careers. Completion leads to a program certificate, program diploma, or associate in applied science degree.
Try 'Bold Chat' to get help while online
You're online, applying for admission to BSC, or checking on the details for applying, and you have a question. Click on the blue icon that says "Hello! May I help you?" to "chat" with BSC admissions/enrollment services staff. When the Admissions/Enrollment Services Office is open, "chat" is also up and running. It's an opportunity to connect with BSC staff when you have questions, need assistance, or just want to confirm something.
Get a good look at BSC during a campus tour
The Admissions/Enrollment Services Office offers tours to prospective students. During tours students can see classrooms, lab facilities, student activities areas, and visit the residence halls, including the new Lidstrom Hall. Student ambassadors give visitors an insider's view of the campus through the eyes of a current BSC student.
During a campus visit, students can also visit with a professor and an admissions representative. Professors provide students with information regarding specific programs of study, and admissions representatives can help simplify the application process. Many students and parents also visit with the Financial Aid Office during their campus visit.
To schedule your campus tour, go to BSC Campus Tours. We look forward to showing you around our beautiful campus!
BSC Foundation scholarships available
More than 300 academic scholarships are available to Bismarck State College students for the 2009-10 academic year through the BSC Foundation. Amounts range from $500 to $2,000. In addition to academic scholarships, the BSC Foundation also awards scholarships in journalism, band, chorus, theater, visual arts, and many other areas of study. Part-time scholarships are also available.
BSC Foundation scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and sophomores regardless of other scholarship awards. To view the opportunities and apply, go to the BSC Foundation Scholarship Web site. For questions, call 701-224-2486 or e-mail Christina.Burns@bsc.nodak.edu.
ACT is a must for BSC admission
Are you under the age of 25? Are you planning to enroll at Bismarck State College?
If you answered yes to both of those questions, make sure you complete your college admission exam early. All students who plan to enroll at BSC are required to submit an ACT score report as part of the admissions process.
Your ACT scores are the key to starting your college education. Scores are used to place students in the right levels of math and English classes and also qualify students for admission into certain limited enrollment technical programs.
ACT registration packets may be obtained from your local high school or register online at the ACT Website.
BSC does not require students to take the writing portion of the ACT.
For BSC's specific score requirements for math, reading and English courses or for the limited enrollment technical programs, please visit our Testing and Assessment Web site.
Financial aid easy to understand with online video
Trying to learn the ins and outs of financial aid? Bismarck State College has an online video financial aid counseling service to help you understand college financial aid and the steps needed to apply for aid.
Financial Aid TV features short video clips with answers to many commonly asked questions. Examples are "How do I know if I qualify for financial aid?" and "What is a Pell Grant?"
"The Financial Aid TV service provides BSC's financial aid department with another tool to assist students with applying for financial aid programs," said Jeff Jacobs, BSC financial aid director. "The service also allows our department to connect with students on how to apply for aid when they are not face-to-face with a financial aid adviser, which is a tremendous help to the student."
To view the videos, go to BSC Financial Ad TV.
Students interested in receiving financial aid should apply before the March 15 deadline. The school code to enter for Bismarck State College is 002988. Students who miss this deadline are still encouraged to apply, as they may be eligible for student loans.
For more information regarding Federal and State financial aid, visit our BSC Financial Aid Web site.
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