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What's Next

Congratulations, you’re in!

Now that you're accepted, I’m sure you’re wondering, “What’s Next?” Below you’ll find a list of essential next steps to start your Biola journey. If you have any questions along the way, we’re here to help.

Ready to be a Biolan?

First things first — you’ll need to create login credentials for MyAccount, your personalized enrollment portal, and submit your enrollment deposit by following the steps below.

  1. Retrieve your new student username and password

    Where do I find my username and password?

    Check the personal email account that you used to apply to Biola for a message titled “Accessing your student account.” This email contains the username and temporary password you will use to log in to your MyAccount, Biola’s online student portal.

    Note: your username will also function as your new Biola University email address.

    If you did not receive an email from Biola with instructions on accessing your student account, please call the IT Helpdesk: (562) 903-4740 or email it.helpdesk@biola.edu.

  2. Log in to MyAccount using your username and password

    What is MyAccount?

    MyAccount is Biola’s online student portal where you'll find a personalized list of enrollment steps and resources. Go ahead and bookmark the site — you’ll return to it frequently as you complete enrollment steps.

  3. Update your MyAccount credentials

    How do I update my multi factor authentication and password?

    When you have logged in to MyAccount, you’ll receive a prompt to download the Microsoft Authenticator app (or choose “I want to set up a different method”).

    Once you have set up your multi factor authentication (MFA), you’ll be redirected to update your password. Here, you’ll input the temporary password you were assigned (sent to you in an email) and change your password to a new, permanent one.

  4. Submit your $100 enrollment deposit via the assigned task on MyAccount.

  5. Complete enrollment tasks on MyAccount.

  6. Set up an appointment with your academic advisor and register for classes.

    • You will be assigned a staff or faculty member to advise you on what classes to take. Your assigned advisor can be found through Navigate.

  7. Get Your Books

    • You do not need to wait until you have access to your classes to know which books you will need. Simply access the bookstore, insert your student ID number and find your textbooks. From there, you can either purchase the books through the bookstore or any of the alternative methods available.

  8. Begin Your Classes

    • You are now ready for classes to begin. With high quality video lectures, online discussions, impactful readings and connections with your peers, you will be prepared to succeed.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Payment Plans

Once you have submitted your enrollment deposit, additional tasks will be made available during the subsequent weeks and months. Additional enrollment tasks include:

Financial Aid Tasks

Steps to apply for financial aid are different for every individual, but we encourage you to follow these five steps to ensure you qualify for the most financial aid as possible.

  1. If you have not done so already, submit the FAFSA for your intended enrollment year.

    • Select “Start a New FAFSA” and the school year for which you are applying for financial aid (Biola School Code: 001122)
    • If you plan to take out federal loans, please complete your Master Promissory Note and entrance loan counseling.

  2. Financial Aid Opportunities

  3. Review your Financial Aid award estimate.

    • Biola’s Financial Aid Office will email your award letter after you have been admitted to Biola and submitted your FAFSA. 
    • Please review your "Student Financials" tab in MyAccount to view your financial aid award after you submit the FAFSA and receive your award letter from financial aid.

  4. Return additional requested Financial Aid forms through MyAccount.

    • Depending on your financial aid award, you may be asked to submit additional financial documents. Please see MyAccount for your personalized list of requested forms to be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.
    • It is important to be proactive about gathering financial aid documents, as some items can take days or weeks to process.

Payment and Payment Plans

To make a payment, log into your My Account, select Payment and then Pay Online. You will be redirected to Touchnet, where you will be able to make a payment or enroll in a payment plan. 

Biola offers payment options based on your entry term. You can make payments online through your MyAccount under the Student Financials tab. 

Plan Type Fall Deadlines Spring Deadlines Summer Deadlines Plan Fees
Four Payments 25% due July 15, August 15, September 15, October 15 25% due November 15, December 15, January 15, February 15 $85 Plan Fee, 1% assessed monthly for late payments
Three Payments 50% down payment due August 15, 25% due September 15, 25% due October 15 50% down payment due December 15, 25% due January 15, 25% due February 15 50% down payment due May 1, 25% due May 15, 25% due June 15. $85 Plan Fee, 1% assessed monthly for late payments
Two Payments 50% down payment due August 15 with balance paid by September 15 50% down payment due December 15 with balance paid by January 15 50% down payment due by May 1, 50% due May 15. $35 Plan Fee, 1% assessed monthly for late payments
One Payment Pay in full at enrollment by August 15 Pay in full at enrollment by December 15 Pay in full at enrollment by May 1. No plan fee

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