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Berea College

To be eligible to attend Berea as a domestic or international non-degree student an individual must, at the time of application, reside in Madison, Garrard, Jackson, or Rockcastle counties and be 18 years of age or older.

Community Members

A junior or senior enrolled at Berea Community High School (BCHS) or Madison Southern High School (MSHS) may take up to 2.25 credits each fall or spring term upon recommendation of the school’s guidance counselor.
BCHS and MSHS students may be eligible to receive both high school and college credit for the classes taken at Berea College. They are not eligible to enroll in core courses (GSTR 110, 210, 310, 332, or 410).  BCHS and MSHS students are not expected to participate in the Labor Program.

Berea Community High School and Madison Southern High School Students

The following individuals may pursue coursework through the non-degree student program:  Berea College retirees, regular, full-time and part-time employees (one course per term, with the permission of the supervisor and the Associate Vice President of Human Resources), and Eastern Kentucky University employees (a separate application is required). Employees may register before other non-degree students.

Employees/Retirees

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Supports the cost of enrollment for a non-degree student. This fee is waived for Berea College regular, full and part time employees, their dependents, retirees, EKU employees, and high school students who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program.
$100 for the Fall or Spring Term, $50 for the Summer Term.

Registration Fee

Some courses have special fees to support the additional costs for materials or classroom experiences.
Cost will vary; consult the College Catalog or Schedule of Classes for additional information.

Courses Fee 

All students must have a valid ID card. ID cards must be secured at Public Safety, Woods-Penniman Building.  Students must have their student ID or B number to get their ID card.
First is free, $15 for each replacement.

Student ID

Decals may be purchased in the Public Safety Office, 101 Woods-Penniman Building.
$30

Non-degree and Auditor Program