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  • COMMUNITY (TWO YEAR) COLLEGE PROGRAMS

    Community colleges are two-year schools that provide affordable postsecondary education as a pathway to enter the workforce with an Associates Degree or transfer credits to a four-year college. These schools have open admission policies and accept all students with a high school diploma or equivalent.

     

    APPLYING TO BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    Bergen Community College - FIRE

     

    Step 1: Apply for Admissions

    https://bergen.edu/enroll/

     

     

    Step 2: Activate Your Account

    Activate your Student Portal Account.  Your acceptance letter will provide your Bergen User Name, ID number andBergen Email.  All admissions, testing, financial aid, billing, and registration information will be sent to your portaladdress.

    Phone: (201) 447-7109

    Step 3: Complete the FAFSA

    Complete the FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid ~ School Code: 004736

    Phone: (201) 447-7148

     

    Step 4:  Register with the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority

    Here you can apply for State Grants and Loans based on your financial need.  

     

    Step 5: Take the Placement Examination - Office of Testing Services

    Placement testing is required for all degree or certificate seeking students prior to registration. Testing waivers may be available if you meet certain criteria.   

    Phone: (201) 447-7202 

     

    Step 6: Meet wit-h an Advisor - Advisement Center

    • Discuss your placement test results and requirements for your major.
    • Select your courses/Build your schedule
    • Phone: (201) 612-5480

     

    Step 7: Register for Classes

    • Online
    • In Person - Registration Office
    • Phone: (201) 447-7218

     

    Step 8: Make a Payment

    • Online, in person, or by telephone
    • Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit Cards, 3rd Party Sponsorship and Financial Aid are accepted
    • Payment Plan options availablePhone: (201) 447-7105

     

    YOUR GO-TO RESOURCE FOR:

    • Course Equivalencies
    • Recommended Coursework
    • Evaluation of Course Credits and Transcript Evaluations
     

    YOUR GATEWAY TO:

    • Transfer specific points of contact
    • Partnered institutions' websites
    • Transfer recruitment events
    • Information on financial aid and scholarships

     

     

                   

     

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