When can I start?

A new undergrad (bachelor of arts) cohort starts each fall semester. Typically classes begin in late August. If you will have 60 credit hours  from KCTCS or other accredited collegeby the end of the summer semester, you are eligible to apply for admission. The application process is under way. Please see the campus coordinator to start your application and financial aid process.

Is financial aid available?

Because Lindsey Wilson is a private institution, we offer financial aid in the form of additional grant money  not offered by public institutions. Other forms of financial aid include the Pell Grant, College Access Program (CAP) grant and Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG). Students are also eligible for Stafford loans, both subsidized and unsubsidized. STUDENTS SHOULD APPLY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR FREE-MONEY OPPORTUNITIES.

Students may also apply for:

PHI THETA KAPPA Scholarship
KCTCS EMPLOYEE Scholarship (Full-time employees of KCTCS)

What is the format of the courses?

All classes are formatted to assist the working person, by being held in a convenient weekend format. Classes are held from 4-9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Breaks are scheduled throughout the four semesters.

How hard is it to apply?

We make the registration process quick and easy by using forms that can be completed in a matter of minutes. The LWC coordinator, who is located on site, is also available to help students complete the forms, both for financial aid and enrollment. The coordinator will also travel to the working student so that he or she will not have to lose time and money by leaving his or her job site.

Are Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling Programs accredited?

Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts,  and Master of Education Degrees. Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501). The master's program is accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Both of these is the highest form of accreditation that can be obtained by a college or university. Both programs also meet accreditation curriculum requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC). Additionally, LWC is the only school of professional counseling of its kind in the United States.