• Early Decision applicants should know by mid-autumn that Centre is their first choice college. Early Decision applicants must apply by November 15 and will be notified of admission and scholarship decisions around December 15. ED  candidates may apply for financial aid and receive notification in late December. Students admitted under Early Decision must accept or decline Centre’s offer of admission by January 15. Those who accept must submit a $250 enrollment deposit and withdraw applications to all other colleges.

• Early Action applicants must apply by December 1 and will be notified around January 1. Students admitted under Early Action receive notification about scholarships and financial aid in March and have until May 1 to accept or decline Centre’s offer of admission. Those who accept must submit a $250 enrollment deposit.

• Regular Decision applicants must apply by February 1 and will be notified around March 1. Students admitted under Regular Decision receive notification about scholarships and financial aid in March and have until May 1 to accept or  decline Centre’s offer of admission. Those who accept must submit a $250 enrollment deposit.

• Freshmen applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a space available basis.

• Transfer applications for the fall term are due August 1.

• Important: In fairness to our applicants, Centre uses the postmark on the envelope to determine timeliness. Please make sure your application or deposit is postmarked no later than the deadline dates listed above.

Application materials: Please submit the following required items, postmarked by the appropriate deadline.
 

• Application for Admission, fully completed

• School Report form, completed by your counselor, with an official transcript of your high school academic record attached. (Freshmen applicants only)

• Teacher Evaluation, completed by a teacher who has taught you in junior or senior year in one of the following subjects: English, mathematics, history, science, or foreign language. (Freshmen applicants only)

• Score reports of all SAT-I or ACT tests. A photocopy of a score report sent by your high school is also acceptable. (Freshmen applicants only)

• An official school report of your grades from the first semester of your senior year. (Freshmen applicants only)

Transfer applicants must also submit

• Official college transcripts from all college or universities attended.
• A brief statement explaining why you wish to transfer.
• Dean’s statement - will be provided upon application.

FINANCIAL AID
Over half of Centre students receive need-based financial aid. Applicants for financial aid must submit the following documents:

• Early Plan Aid Form is for students who apply under one of Centre’s "early" programs.

Early Decision aid applicants must submit this form postmarked by November 15. Eligible accepted students will receive commitments of scholarship and financial aid in late December.

Early Action applicants may choose to submit this form if they wish to receive an early estimate of potential financial assistance.

• Centre Aid Form must be submitted directly to Centre College by March 1. This form is intended for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants for financial assistance.

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available in early December at high school guidance offices or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, submitted to federal processors by February 15. All applicants for financial assistance, regardless of their application plan, must submit this form.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

To reward academic excellence, extracurricular talent, and experience in service and leadership, Centre offers a broad range of merit scholarships. All admitted students will be considered for scholarships; there is no additional application required. Early Decision applicants will be notified of scholarships in late December. Early Action and Regular Decision students will be notified in mid-March.