Baker College

FAQ's

• What is the high school GPA requirement to enroll into Baker?
  Baker College has a “right-to-try” admission policy. That means all students who have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a General Educational Development  (GED) certificate, are accepted at Baker. Find out more by reading our Undergraduate Admissions Requirements or by talking with an admissions advisor.
• Can I take classes without a high school diploma or GED?
  If you haven't earned a diploma or a GED certificate, you may be able to take classes at Baker College. We will ask you to take placement tests to ensure you have the foundation of knowledge you need to successully complete college-level studies. Please contact the Admissions Office to learn more about our placement testing and admissions policy. Note: This does not apply to online students; for Baker Online, a diploma or GED certificate is required.
• How do I apply for Financial Aid?
  Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the school code for the Baker College Campus that you plan to attend. Remember, you must apply for financial aid every year. New applications are available after January 1st each year. Always complete your FAFSA as early as possible. To help speed the application process, we encourage you to have your taxes completed prior to applying. The Federal government’s FAFSA website allows you and/or your parent or guardian to link to the IRS website to retrieve tax information. Note: Students and parents of dependent students are required to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to sign the FAFSA application electronically. Please visit www.pin.ed.gov for more information.
• How do I apply for a student loan?
  Once you have applied for financial aid, you will receive a Financial Aid Notification package from the Financial Aid office. Your FAFSA serves as the application for the Student Loan. If it is determined that you qualify for student loan funds, the eligibility amounts will be listed on your award notification, and a student Loan Request Form will be included with the award package. The Loan Request Form must be completed and returned to the Financial Aid Office before the loan process can begin. If you are a new student and would like to request student loan funds to help cover your educational expenses you will need to:

  • Complete the paper loan request form indicating the amount you would like to borrow.
  • Sign and date the form.
  • Return the form to the Financial Aid office.

  If you are a returning student and would like to request student loan funds to help cover your educational expenses you will need to:

  • Log into the SOLAR system.
  • Select STAR System.
  • Select Financial Aid office.
  • Select Loan Request.
  • Select the appropriate financial aid year and click Continue.
  • Select the type of loan you would like to request and click Continue.
  • Read the Stafford Loan Request Authorization information and click I Agree.
  • Type in the requested dollar amount and click Submit Request.
• How do online classes work?

  After you enroll, and are accepted to your online program, you sign-up, or "register" for your first courses. Like all Baker Online students, you will begin your online experience with a three-week online class designed to orient you to the Baker Online classroom, and review the expectations and requirements of Baker Online students. When you have completed this course successfully, you can move on to additional online courses.
• Is Baker College Online accredited?
  Baker Online is part of Baker College, a private, non-profit, accredited, degree granting, higher educational institution with locations throughout Michigan. As an accredited college, Baker College has been granted legal authority by the state of Michigan to operate as a nonprofit educational corporation and is empowered to grant certificates, associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. It is approved for veterans’ benefits. Baker College is recognized as an institution of higher education by the U.S. Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education. All Baker Online undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.ncahlc.org Baker College is an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) participant. Some Baker Online graduate programs have additional accreditation:

  • The MBA program has international accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
  • The Occupational Therapy program also has accreditation through The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Does Baker provide any help in my job search?

  As a graduate of Baker College, you are eligible for our Lifetime Employment Services, which include:

  • Job searching techniques
  • Resume and cover letter assistance
  • Job interview questions
  • Job postings
  • Relocation tips
• Is Baker accredited?
  Yes. Baker College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.ncahlc.org. Baker College is an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) participant.

  Additional Accreditations

  Baker has also earned specialized accreditations for programs and degrees in:

  • Business Administration
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Services
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing

  For details about these specialized accreditations, see the individual Programs and Degrees pages.
• How can I send a copy of my official transcripts to another organization?
  To access your transcripts, log into the SOLAR System, select the Star System and select the Academic Office. Once there, click on the transcripts link.