Financial Aid Programs BBC is an approved institution for administering various forms of financial aid to its students. For forms and further information concerning any of the programs, contact the Director of Financial Aid at (800) 228-5754.
PELL Grant Program Students attending BBC who are high school graduates or who have a GED may be eligible to participate in the PELL Grant Program. To apply, the student must go to www.fafsa.gov to complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) form. All undergraduate students who are working toward a degree are eligible to apply. Student eligibility is based primarily on financial need, which is determined by the US Department of Education formula applied consistently to all applicants. Within four to six weeks after applying, the student will receive notification of his/her award. Awards are based solely on the eligibility index provided by the federal government and the cost of attendance at BBC. The PELL Grant does not require repayment, however, its funds must be used solely for educational purposes.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) A campus-based Title IV grant program based on financial need.
Direct Loan Program The Direct Loan Program (Stafford) is available for students who first apply for a PELL Grant. The Direct Stafford loan enables students to borrow directly from the federal government. The loan must be repaid. Payments begin six months after dropping below half time, graduation, or withdrawal from school. The student may be allowed ten years for repayment. The amount of payments depends upon the size of the debt. The funds received from a Direct Stafford loan must be used solely for educational purposes. Go to https://studentloans.gov to apply for a Direct Stafford loan or parent Direct PLUS loan. Entrance Counseling may be completed by following this link. Exit Counseling may be completed by following this link.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines Regulations were issued by the U.S. Department of Education regarding standards of satisfactory academic progress (SAP). These regulations are now in effect for the Federal Stafford Loan Program as well as the PELL Grant Program. Satisfactory Progress (as defined by law) is a combination of hours attempted, hours completed, and cumulative grade point average. Baptist Bible College must not distribute money to students who do not comply with the following:
• Cumulative Grade Point Average
| Semesters Completed | Cumulative GPA Required |
| 1 |
1.70 |
| 2 | 1.70 |
| 3 | 2.00 |
| Attempted Hours | You Must Complete: |
| 12 Hours or More (full time) | 8 Hours Per Term |
| 9 to 11 Hours (3/4 time) | 6 Hours Per Term |
| 6 to 8 Hours (1/2 time) | 5 Hours Per Term |
| 1 to 5 Hours (Less than 1/2 time) | Must complete starting hour |
If a student does not meet required GPA standards, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following semester. At the end of the warning semester, the progress will again be evaluated. If satisfactory progress has not been met, the student will lose Federal Student Aid (FSA) eligibility. If the student successfully appeals a loss of eligibility, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. At the end of the probationary semester, if satisfactory progress has NOT been met, ALL financial aid will be suspended until satisfactory progress is again established. Any part of a semester (fall, spring, or summer) is counted towards total semesters earned with regard to financial aid.
• Withdrawal Students withdrawing (officially or unofficially) may be eligible for only a partial grant or loan.
• Appeal In some cases, a student’s failure to be in compliance with one or more areas of SAP is due to events beyond the student’s control. If such “mitigating circumstances” can be documented for the specific term(s) when the deficiencies occurred, the student may submit a completed SAP Appeal along with all required documentation.Veterans Administration Benefits The Institution, an approved institution of higher learning by the State of Missouri, is eligible to train veterans and their dependents. You may contact the VA Assistant’s office at (800) 228-5754 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information and VA forms. Different types of G. I. Bill benefits are briefly outlined below:
• Chapter 30 This portion applies to persons entering military services after 30 June 1985 or those eligible under the old G. I. Bill (Chapter 34 noncontributory).
• Chapter 31 This portion deals with vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans.
• Chapter 32 This portion deals with the contributory educational assistance program, commonly referred to as “VEAP.” This program applies to veterans with qualifying service between 1 January 1977 and 30 June 1985.
• Chapter 33 This portion deals with Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
• Chapter 35 This portion authorizes educational assistance to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as a result of their service, or who have died of a service-connected cause.
• Chapter 1606 Reserve Program: VA educational assistance is approved for selected reserve personnel who enlist, extend, or re-enlist for a total of at least six years after 1 July 1985. It also includes the National Guard.
• Chapter 1607 A member of reserve component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10 U.S. Code for contingency operation, and serves at least 90 consecutive days or more, is eligible for chapter 1607.
Graduate Assistant Program
The Graduate School has a limited number of graduate assistant positions available. For information contact the Dean of the Graduate School at (417) 268-6054 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .