Student Financial Aid
Blue Mountain College is committed to assisting students with meeting their educational goals. The Office of Financial Aid provides services to help students and parents in locating and understanding the resources available for obtaining financial assistance for educational expenses. The Office of Financial Aid is diligent in assisting students with the application process for financial aid. The following is a guide for applying for financial aid:
- Apply for Admission. Complete an official application for admission to Blue Mountain College at https://bmc.edu.
- Apply for Federal Financial Aid. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.
- Apply for State of Mississippi Financial Aid. File an application for state aid online at https://www.msfinancialaid.org.
- Apply for Institutional Financial Aid. Complete and submit a General Scholarship Application form to the Office of Admissions. Continuing students are not required to submit a scholarship form. (See https://bmc.edu/Financial-Aid-Forms.)
- Keep open communication with the Office of Financial Aid. Additional information may be required for completion of the financial aid award and the Office of Financial Aid may need to contact students. Students should also maintain communication with staff in the Office of Financial Aid to ensure timely completion of the student's financial aid file. The Office of Financial Aid may be contacted at financialaid@bmc.edu or 662-685-4771, ext. 141 or ext. 254.
Federal Assistance Programs
The Pell Grant is a grant given to undergraduate students who exhibit financial need.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant given to undergraduate students who exhibit exceptional need.
Federal Work-Study provides on-campus employment to students who qualify. Jobs include work in the library, laboratories, Campus Store, residence halls, and offices.
Federal Direct Loan Program (subsidized and unsubsidized) provides fixed rate, low-interest loans administered by the Department of Education.
State Assistance Programs
These programs are administered by the Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid. All state aid recipients must maintain the required cumulative GPA for each term of enrollment to maintain eligibility for state aid. The required GPA will vary by program. Undergraduate students must enroll in and earn (complete with passing grades) 15 credit hours per semester to maintain eligibility for state aid for programs that require full-time enrollment.
The Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and the Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) offer financial assistance to Mississippi residents. Applications are available at https://www.msfinancialaid.org.
The Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students (HELP) provides full tuition, not to exceed tuition and required fees at a public institution, to needy Mississippi residents attending a state-approved institution of higher learning. To be eligible, a student must enroll in at least 15 hours. Applications are available at https://www.msfinancialaid.org.
Veterans Assistance
Blue Mountain College is approved to enroll students who are eligible for educational benefits offered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Students entitled to such benefits should contact the Registrar at the time of registration or during the first week of classes each semester/term to request that an electronic transmission of “Verification of Enrollment” be submitted to the appropriate regional office of Veterans Affairs. Questions related to Veterans Affairs should be directed to the Registrar at 662.685.4771, ext. 123 or to registrar@bmc.edu.
