Admissions
- Meet Your Admissions Team
- Kentucky Residency
- Schedule a Campus Visit
- Start Your Application
- Request More Information
- Placement Testing & Assessment
- Information For:
- First Time Freshman
- High School Dual Credit Student
- Returning Students
- Transfer Students
- Visiting Students
- Military & Veterans
- Adult Learners
- Students with GED®s
- International Students
- Online/Distance Learners
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Refugee Students
- Undocumented Students
- Non-Degree Seeking Students
- Academic Suspension Reinstatement Guide
- Selective Admissions
Adult Learners
A GREAT EDUCATION IS WITHIN REACH
Whether you've been out of high school for four years or 40, we will help you build a better future. Here's everything you need to know about applying to BCTC as an adult student.
There's associate degrees or a certificate, or you can explore your interests in continuing education classes-whatever your goals are, we have a program for you. Many of our programs are especially designed for working adults, with classes on Saturdays and online.
Applying to BCTC as an adult student is easy, and we'll support you every step of the way.
Apply for Degree & Certificate Programs
- Submit the Application for Admission. It's free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- Send us transcripts from high school if you are a first time college student or transcripts from any colleges you've attended.
- Explore financial aid. Our generous scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable. Here's how.
Questions about applying to BCTC as an adult? Give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Donovan Scholars are senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and Kentucky residents (KRS 164.284). Donovan Scholars are eligible to have all tuition and mandatory fees waived. If you believe you may be eligible for the Donovan Scholar waiver, please submit a copy of your drivers license to the Office of Admissions for verification of age and residency.
Senior Citizens
The steps below are for Donovan Scholars - senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and Kentucky residents (KRS 164.284).
Your first step is to complete an admissions application. You can access the application by visiting the Online Admissions Application portal. Should you require accommodations for completing the application, please contact Disability Support Services at 859-246-6728 or toll free at 866-774-4872, extension 6728.
Once you submit your admissions application, visit User Account Center to create your user profile, obtain your student ID and username, and to set your
password. This account will give you access to your student self-service (registration,
payments, financial aid, grades, etc.), e-mail, and any online courses you enroll
in. Please note that you will not have access to your student email account until
after you have registered for classes.
If you believe you may be eligible for the Donovan Scholar waiver, please submit a copy of your driver s license to the Office of Admissions for verification of age and residency.
Mailing Address:
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Office of Admissions
500 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
