Co-Enroll in Ensign College
Co-Enroll in FlexGE and Ensign College
BYU FlexGE students are eligible to co-enroll in a degree program with Ensign College when they apply to both the FlexGE program and Ensign College. Co-enrolled students take both FlexGE and Ensign College classes to complete their Ensign College degree. Ensign College is conveniently located next door to the BYU Salt Lake Center.
Please keep in mind that BYU and Ensign College are distinct institutions with separate registration, communication, and financial systems. Additionally, BYU follows a 16-week semester schedule, whereas Ensign College operates on a 7-week term schedule. Due to these differences, co-enrollment in FlexGE and Ensign College can be complex and challenging. We strongly encourage careful consideration before deciding to pursue both simultaneously.
Co-enrollment in FlexGE and Ensign College is only available to citizens of the USA. Federal Financial Aid is only available through co-enrollment through Summer 2026. Contact Ensign College's Financial Aid office for assistance.
How Does it Work?
Degree Selection
Select an Ensign College degree program on your FlexGE application.
Financial Aid
Apply for federal financial aid at Ensign College.
Class Registration
Register for qualifying classes with BYU FlexGE and Ensign College.
Aid Disbursement
Receive federal aid money if you qualify.
Associate’s Graduation
Earn your degree from Ensign College.
Bachelor’s Program
Transfer to BYU or another university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
FAQs
You can co-enroll and pick your Ensign College degree program on the FlexGE application.
Ensign College offers a variety of degree programs. See the complete listing on their website.
You must apply for federal aid through Ensign College. The process can be found on the "Financial Aid Steps" tab on Ensign College's Financial Aid page. Federal Financial Aid is only available through co-enrollment through Summer 2026.
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 on their BYU Transfer Credit Rules page.
No, you must be enrolled in at least one Ensign College class each semester/term to be eligible to receive aid.
Yes! However, you will not receive aid for these classes.
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. Federal Financial Aid is only available through co-enrollment through Summer 2026.
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.
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 the Ensign College Transfer Guide to see what your BYU FlexGE classes will equal at Ensign College.
Where to Go for Help
BYU
FlexGE Academic Advisors
For questions about:
- FlexGE/Ensign College application
Ensign College
Financial Aid Office
For questions about:
- Filling out the FAFSA
- Which BYU classes are eligible for aid
- Using your aid money
Ensign Financial Aid Office Call: 801-524-8156
Academic Advisors
For questions about:
- Registering for Ensign College classes
- Which BYU classes will fulfill requirements for your Ensign College degree
