Applying for Admission: Former Students

Those who have previously attended Berea as degree-seeking students and who wish to return must apply for readmission. Applicants should be aware that readmission to the College is a highly competitive process and successful candidates are usually those students who left Berea College in good standing and, in many cases, for reasons beyond their control.

All others are encouraged to first attend another regionally accredited institution and present grades that demonstrate both seriousness of purpose and a promising level of academic achievement.

Please be aware that you will have to demonstrate your financial eligibility, even though you qualified previously. You must have a current FAFSA available for this purpose. You may submit the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

A change in your financial situation since your previous enrollment impacts your eligibility. If you have questions, read “Admission Requirements” or contact the Admissions Office.

There may be some advantage to submitting an application early. Once your application has been received, a written confirmation of items needed to complete your file will be mailed to you. The deadline for completing the application process for Short and Spring Terms is November 30th while the deadline for Summer and Fall Terms is April 30th.

You may obtain an Application for Readmission and Scholarship by downloading one or contacting admissions to request one be mailed to you.

If you have not attended another college or university since you were last enrolled at Berea College, please see the New / Freshman Applicants page for application requirements. If you have attended another college or university since you were last enrolled at Berea College, please see the Transfer Applicants page for application requirements.