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 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. 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.

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?

Degree Selection

Select an Ensign College degree program on your FlexGE application.

Financial Aid

Apply for federal financial aid at Ensign College.

Class Registration

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

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" tab on Ensign College's Financial Aid webpage.

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 on their BYU Transfer Credit Rules webpage.

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 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 the Ensign College Transfer Guide to see what your BYU FlexGE classes will equal at Ensign College.

Ensign College Transfer Guide