Transfer Information for Hesston College

Office of Admissions

Hesston College

301 S Main

Hesston, KS 67062

Transfer Admission/Procedures Qualifications

Admissions:

• Students are advised to apply for admission at least 6 to 10 months before planning to attend college, though applications are accepted through August. Early enrollment improves the chances of getting preferred programs, classes, scholarships, grants, loans, student jobs and campus housing. 

1. Submit an Application for Admission to (no fee is required): Hesston College Admissions, Box 3000, Hesston, KS 67062. 
2. All transcripts must be on file in the Hesston College Registrar’s Office before you can attend classes. 
3. If you are applying to enter the Aviation or Nursing program, please provide references from two adults who know you well. References may come from employers, supervisors, teachers, coaches, pastors, etc. References from peers or relatives are not accepted. Ask your references to complete our online form as part of the admission process. 
4. Upon admittance, send a $200 prepayment to Hesston College to secure your spot at Hesston, be first in line to register for classes and be placed in a dorm room. The prepayment is applied toward your first term tuition and expense

International Student Admissions: 

1. Application for Admission (no fee is required) You may apply online or request a paper application.
2. Photo (passport-style photo)
3. A copy of the secondary school transcript (courses taken and grades earned). If the applicant has taken any national examination, a copy of the results must be sent. If the applicant has completed any university study, that transcript should also be sent. 
4. Evidence of English language proficiency required in most cases. Hesston College accepts these minimum scores: 400 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), 32 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT), 4.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pre 2 on the STEP EIKEN test, 350 on the TOEIC 
5. Evidence of adequate financial resources (bank statement or bank letter, etc.) which shows the availability of funds for a minimum of the first year of study at Hesston College. 

Readmit Students: 

• Students who have previously attended Hesston College may apply for readmission by notifying the admissions office. The student’s original file will be reviewed and updated records will be requested as needed. 
• Students who have been dismissed from Hesston College must apply for readmission through the Academic Development or Student Development Committee. 
• Students whose studies at Hesston College have been interrupted by five years or more may be required to meet requirements of the catalog at the time of re-admission. 

Transfer Qualifications:  

• Hesston College recognizes certain course work completed at other colleges and universities. Certified transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office at Hesston from the issuing institution. Transcripts are reviewed by the registrar and academic advisors. Accepted courses are recorded on the student’s Hesston College transcript after the student has successfully completed one term of study at Hesston. 
• Transfer students planning to earn a degree from Hesston College must complete one term of residency with a minimum of 12 credit hours at Hesston. Only six hours may be transferred in at the end of a student’s experience at Hesston to complete degree requirements. 
• College level course work completed at accredited institutions may generally be transferred if (1) it is equal to or substitutes for a specific course required in a degree program at Hesston and if (2) the hours of credit transferred plus the hours to be completed at Hesston do not exceed the number of hours required for a degree. Only courses with a grade of C or better are considered. Credits from non-accredited institutions will be reviewed after the student has completed one term of study at Hesston. 
• College credit may be awarded for certain advanced high school courses approved by the Mennonite Secondary Education Council (MSEC) and Mennonite Board of Missions (MBM). Requests for credit should be made to the Registrar. 

ACT/SAT Scores: 

• Test scores are used at Hesston College to assist in academic advising, career counseling and in determining scholarship eligibility and probationary status. 
• Students age 21 and younger are required to have ACT or SAT test scores on file in the Registrar’s Office and are advised to take these prior to their first term at Hesston. 
• Students over 21 years of age who have taken the SAT or ACT test should have scores sent to Hesston. Those who have not completed one of these tests will be required to take a general purpose placement test when they arrive on campus.

Test-optional Admissions Information 

• Hesston College has implemented a “test-optional” admissions policy. 
• Students may still submit ACT or SAT scores for consideration in the application review process. Your Admissions Counselor will explain the benefits of both options. 
• Test scores are required for certain academic programs (nursing, aviation) 
• Hesston College continues to thoroughly review a student’s application, transcript(s) and any additional supporting application materials to make an admission decision. If more information is needed, your admissions counselor will reach out to you and let you know about the additional steps. 
• Admission may be granted to first year applicants who have an unweighted high school grade point average of 2.5 or above (on a 4.00 scale), and a thorough review of the student’s application, transcript(s) and other supporting application materials.* Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee; admission may be granted or denied. Non-academic criteria may also be considered in the admission process. 
• *Entrance into certain academic programs may have additional requirements.

Tuition/Fees/Expenses

Tuition/Fees 2025-2026 Academic Year

• Tuition (per semester for 12 to 17 credit hours) – $16,891
• Housing (per semester, double occupancy) - $5,777 
• Miscellaneous Fee (per semester) - $258 
• Visit Hesston College costs/fees for a comprehensive list.
• Visit estimated costs for international students for more information.

Books:

Estimated per semester: $700. 

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Application Deadline:

• Student and parents should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after Oct. 1. The FAFSA uses income information from tax forms from the most recently completed tax year. Early application is the key to getting the best financial aid package possible. Hesston College’s FAFSA school code is 001920. 
• For Kansas Residents, the FAFSA should be received at the processing center by April 1, which is the deadline for the Kansas Comprehensive Grant. 
• April 1 is also the awarding priority date for all applicants, so make sure you get the FAFSA completed by April 1.

Scholarship and Grant Opportunities: 

Visit the Hesston College Scholarships and Grants for more information.

Benefits for Veterans, Military Personnel and Spouses: 

Steps involved in securing military benefits: 

1. Visit the VA Education Benefits Application to apply for benefits or update your current benefits. This website has details about the entire process of using VA benefits. 
2. If you wish to use your education benefits at Hesston College, provide to the registrar’s office a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility or a Statement of Benefits, which indicates that you have been approved to receive benefits at a program of education or place of training. You should receive the Certificate of Eligibility in the mail, but you can also print off a copy of the certificate and other personal documents by logging in to your VA account.  
3. Once you have been enrolled in classes at Hesston College and confirmed with the certifying official, your enrollment will be certified within the time frame permitted by the VA. Hesston College uses VA-ONCE for submitting enrollment certification. You will receive an email notification when your enrollment certification has been submitted. If your course schedule changes at any point after the initial certification for the term, please notify the certifying official so that adjustments may be submitted to the VA. Failure to notify the certifying official may result in student debts to the VA. 
4. Students under the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) will be required to confirm their enrollment monthly with the VA via text or email. Visit the VA Education Benefits enrollment for more information.

General Academic Information

• Visit Hesston College’s Degrees and Programs of Study requirements for more information.
• Credit by Examination or Experience: Hesston College may grant advanced placement and/or award credit for satisfactory completion of the following: 
  • Advanced Placement (AP) exams given by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)
  • Exams given by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Term of service with Youth Evangelism Services (YES) 
  • Prearranged experiences with Mennonite voluntary service agencies 
  • Certificates earned in licensed practical nursing and aviation 
  • ​​​Comprehensive course exams given by Hesston College instructors

  • ​​​Students desiring credit should have exam scores and other pertinent records sent directly to the Admissions Office at Hesston by 
    the issuing institution. A maximum of 12 hours may be accepted (16 for licensed practical nurses.) Accepted credits are recorded 
    after the completion of one term of study at Hesston. A fee is charged for recording the credit.

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It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.