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Co-Enroll in BYU FlexGE and Ensign College

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BYU FlexGE students are eligible to co-enroll in a degree program with Ensign College when they apply to the FlexGE program. They can then take both FlexGE and Ensign College classes to complete their Ensign College degree and apply for federal financial aid for qualifying FlexGE and Ensign College classes. See the news release here.

Beginning Spring 2024: Students must enroll in at least one Ensign College course each semester/term to be eligible to receive federal financial aid.

How Does it Work?

1. Select an Ensign College degree program on your FlexGE application. 2. Apply for federal financial aid at Ensign College. 3. Register for qualifying classes with BYU FlexGE and/or Ensign College. 4. Receive federal aid money (if you qualify). 5. Earn your degree from Ensign College. 6. Transfer to BYU or another university to complete a bachelor's degree.

1. Select an Ensign College degree program on your FlexGE application. 2. Apply for federal financial aid at Ensign College. 3. Register for qualifying classes with BYU FlexGE or Ensign College. 4. Receive federal aid money (if you qualify). 5. Earn your degree from Ensign College. 6. Transfer to BYU or another university to complete a bachelor's degree.

FAQs

How do I co-enroll in BYU FlexGE and Ensign College?

You can co-enroll and pick your Ensign College degree program on the FlexGE application.

What Ensign College degree programs are available?

Ensign College offers a variety of degree programs. See the complete listing on their website.

How do I apply to receive federal aid?

You must apply for federal aid through Ensign College. The process can be found on the “Financial Aid Steps” of the Ensign College Financial Aid website.

Are all BYU classes eligible for federal financial aid?

Only those BYU classes that are equivalent to classes required by your Ensign College degree program are eligible for aid. You can review which BYU courses may be eligible for aid at this link.

Can I receive federal aid if I only enroll in BYU FlexGE classes?

No, you must be enrolled in at least one Ensign College class each semester/term to be eligible to receive aid.

Can I still take BYU FlexGE classes that are not eligible for federal financial aid?

Yes! However, you will not receive aid for these classes.

How do I know which BYU FlexGE classes are eligible for federal financial aid?

Use the transfer guide on the Ensign College website to find which BYU classes are eligible for federal aid. Look for BYU classes that are equivalent to Ensign College classes required for your Ensign College degree.

Can I get financial aid for classes I am taking now or those I have already completed?

Financial aid is only available for semesters in which you are co-enrolled in BYU FlexGE and Ensign College. You must apply for aid prior to the beginning of the semester to be eligible.

Should I complete my Ensign College associate degree if I plan on transferring to BYU or another university?

You should not co-enroll in FlexGE and Ensign College unless you intend to complete a degree program at Ensign College before transferring to BYU or another university. Completing an associate degree before transferring usually means all or nearly all general education requirements at your new school will be waived. Completing an applied associate degree will not waive GE requirements at your new school, but the individual courses may satisfy some major requirements.

Qualifying Classes

BYU FlexGE classes must be applicable to your Ensign College degree program to be eligible for aid. Use this link to see what your BYU FlexGE classes will equal at Ensign College:

Ensign College Transfer Guide