Application for Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid

Submit this application along with your non-refundable application fee of $25.00 (International Fee - $50.00; Re-enter Fee - $15.00)

The Admissions Requirements, Admissions Steps and Forms are located by clicking here.

(For other forms, please click here)

East Texas Baptist University welcomes all applicants who meet its requirements and qualifications, and does not illegaly discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or veteran status.

Note: Fields marked with * are required.

Personal Data

Legal Name
Last Name *	First Name *	Middle Name *

Maiden Name

Preferred Name

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Home County/Parish *

Social Security Number * If International or Resident Alien, enter '9'

T-Shirt Size *

E-Mail Address

Home Phone *

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Cell Phone

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May the Admissions Office contact you via text message?
Yes
No

What is the best way for you to be contacted by the Admissions Office?
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email

U.S. Citizen? * Yes No	Resident Alien? * Yes No
Gender * Male Female	Marital Status * Single Married

If not a US citizen, country of citizenship

Date of Birth

Application Status

Status * Freshman
Transfer
Re-enter ETBU

Starting Term * Year

Will you be living in an ETBU Residence Hall? * (Students under the age of 25 are required to live in ETBU housing unless you live within commuting distance. See catalog for more details.)
Yes
No

Will you enroll full-time (12 or more hours)? * Yes (Full-Time)
No (Part-time)

Have you ever been convicted or adjudicated of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor? * Yes
No
If yes, explain your circumstances and rehabilitation program on a separate sheet of paper and return with your signature page.

If you have a physical disability that will require special accommodation, you must contact the Office of Advising in writing at least 60 days before classes begin to see what arrangements can be made. You will need to explain your circumstances and accommodation requests.

Addtional Information (This information will be used in a non-discriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws)

Home Church/Religious Preference:

List any extra-curricular activities you would like to continue in college:

Did your parent(s) attend ETBU? Yes
No
If so, what years? What is the name of the parent(s) who attended? Does either one of your parents work full-time for a Southern Baptist Church or Agency? Yes
No
If so, what church/agency: Contact Phone Number: Ethnicity:

Universities are asked by many, including the federal government, accrediting associations, college guides, newspapers, and our own university communities, to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds of our students and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to answer the following two questions:

1) Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino?
Yes
No

2) In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White

Academic Information Please indicate your intended major field of study.

Majors-On Campus Students *

Pre-Professional programs are also available. Students interested in studying any of these programs should indicate a major in a related field.

Majors-Online/Degree Completion (students age 25 and over)

Admissions Standards

FRESHMAN: Freshman status is given to students who have completed high school/GED requirements and who have not attended college on a full-time basis, although college hours may have been earned through dual credit, AP exams, or summer course work. Acceptance is based on ACT - 18 or above (excluding writing); or SAT - 860 or above (excluding writing); or graduation in top 30% of class from an accredited high school.

High School Attended

Name

City, State

Date of Graduation

College (if you have dual enrollment classes):

TRANSFERS: Transfer status is given to any student who has attended college after graduating from high school or obtaining a GED. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable hours must also meet admissions standards for freshmen students — see above. Students who have attended ANY college must have official transcripts from each college sent to the ETBU Admissions Office.

College currently attending

Name

City, State

Dates Attended (From)

(To)

Are you on Academic Probation? Yes
No

Are you on Academic Suspension? Yes
No

Are you on Disciplinary Probation? Yes
No

Are you on Disciplinary Suspension? Yes
No

• Academic scholarships are based on transfer GPA and are awarded after receipt of all official transcripts.

List ALL other colleges you have attended in chronological order:

Name of College	City & State	Dates Attended

Financial Aid – Scholarship Information FAFSA - Do you plan to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? * Note: The FAFSA should be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. ETBU�s FAFSA code is 003564.
Yes
No

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SECTION This scholarship is offered to students who demonstrate Christian leadership qualities. Please indicate any involvement in the following ministries and list information under each area for ETBU to determine the level of scholarship for which you may qualify. Please be very specific with the information and provide documentation if needed. If additional activities are completed after this application is submitted, you may send updated information to the Admissions office. Campus or Church Leadership This includes any leadership position held in either the local church or campus ministry. This would also include, but is not limited to, FCA, First Priority, Younglife, church leadership council among others.

Baptist Life and Leadership Training This would include, but is not limited to, Super Summer Schools of Evangelism, FAITH training, Jay Strack�s Student Leadership University among others. This would also include Baptist Life programs such as ACTEENS, Youth Speaker�s tournament, Challengers or AWANA. Please provide any documentation of completed programs and/or awards received (i.e. Timothy Award, Meritorious Award, etc.).

Servant Ministry This would include, but is not limited to, mission trips (both foreign and domestic), Frontliners, Worldchangers, YWAM, and other benevolent ministries. Choir, drama and other similar tours will only be considered if there is another ministry component along with the performance.

Please provide the following in case clarification and/or verification of Christian Leadership Information is needed: Name of Youth Minister/Pastor Phone

A.I.M. (Advancement in Ministry) Scholarship (This scholarship requires a separate application) - Student must be a member of a Baptist Church and called to church-related ministry. There are specific criteria for eligibility and renewal which are listed on the application. Applications are available through the Spiritual Development office (903)923-2173.

Application Validation

Signature Statement - Please read statement and check box to validate.*

East Texas Baptist University emphasizes a biblical standard of personal conduct and moral character by all students. ETBU is committed to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to the integration of faith and learning, leadership development and academic excellence. Therefore, if accepted for admission, I promise to act in accordance with the student handbook. I understand that signing this statement is a condition of my acceptance to East Texas Baptist University. ETBU has my permission to verify the information contained in this application. I consent to the release of information concerning my academic and/or financial status to scholarship donors. I understand that if any information on this form is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, it will be sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal. I agree that if my student account, for any semester enrolled, becomes delinquent and all methods of collection have been exhausted by the University, my account will be turned over to a third party collector and I will be responsible for all collection and legal fees.