The key to the college search is finding the right fit. Connection to a community is a key component to your student finding success in college.  Encourage your student to be the one to connect with their schools of interest. Take time to discuss with your student what they are looking for in their college experience and offer to help research some schools that fit their criteria. When it comes to reaching out to the school with questions or to schedule a visit, allow your student to drive the communication. This is vital to their growth and development as a student.

There is no better way to get a feel for campus than to visit. Campus visits are usually designed with students and parents in mind, so make a trip out of it! Plan enough time to check out both the college and the surrounding city. As you meet with staff members throughout your visit, allow for your student to explore their interests. Changing majors is part of almost every student’s experience.   Encourage them to explore several! You will likely have different types of questions than your student, make sure both of you are able to get your questions answered.

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More often than not, college fairs are one of the first opportunities you and your student will have to interact with a college. Fairs are a great way to learn about many schools in a relatively short period because they are often attended by hundreds of colleges from all over the country. These events are best utilized earlier in the search process and are a great way to start your student’s college list. Encourage your student to pick up information and fill out contact cards for any school they may be interested in. Once you are back home, you can help them narrow their search and decide on which schools to learn more about and to visit.

August 1, 2020 – Belmont and Common Application opens

September 15, 2020 – First round of decisions mailed. We utilize a rolling admissions schedule which means once an application file becomes complete, your student should receive a decision in 1-2 weeks by mail.

October 1, 2020 – FAFSA opens

December 1, 2020 – Priority application deadline for competitive and departmental scholarship consideration. Priority FAFSA submission date.

May 1, 2021 – National Candidate Reply Date. Student must accept admission offer by this date.

July 1, 2021 – Application deadline

August 1, 2020 – Belmont and Common Application opens (for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021)

September 15, 2020 – First round of decisions mailed. We utilize a rolling admissions schedule which means once an application file becomes complete, your student should receive a decision in 1-2 weeks by mail.

October 1, 2020 – FAFSA opens

November 1, 2020 – Application deadline for Spring 2021 applicants

July 1, 2021 – Application deadline for Fall 2021 applicants

This webinar, hosted by Dr. Chris Gage, Dean of Enrollment, provides helpful admissions information for parents; plus updates on the following topics by senior leaders at Belmont University.

• New Programs & Construction
• COVID-19 Response
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Presidential Debate 2020

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Dr. Chris Gage, Dean of Enrollment, and Charles Harper, Director of  Financial Aid, provide admissions and financial aid information for parents; including the following topics:

• Filing the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 academic year
• Types of Need-Based Aid
• Financial Aid Timeline

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