Blinn College was founded as Mission Institute in 1883. Originally, the school only admitted men but in 1888, the institute began admitting female students. The institute experienced its first name change in 1899 when it became known as Blinn Memorial College. Christian Blinn donated a substantial amount of money to make it possible to operate the school. In 1927, the institute became a junior college that merged with Southwestern University of Georgetown, Texas.
In 1934, the institution became a nonsectarian junior college and became Blinn College. The college severed its connection with Southwestern University in 1937. An election was held to levy taxes in order to make Blinn College a public junior college district. Blinn became the first junior college district in Texas owned by the county. The college is currently one of the largest community college districts in the state of Texas.
Blinn College
Academics
Blinn College is a junior college that offers Associate of Art (AA) degrees and Associate of Science (AS) degrees. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Blinn College. The Blinn College location in Brenham, Texas offers certificates and degrees in 10 divisions: Division of Agricultural Sciences; Division of Business, Information Technology, and Public Service; Division of Fine Arts, Music, and Drama; Division of Health and Kinesiology; Division of Natural Science; Division of Humanities; Division of Math and Engineering; Division of Parallel Studies; Division of Applied Sciences; and Division of Social Science.
A few of the areas in which students can earn associate’s degrees include Communications, Geology, Accounting, Business, Heath, Reading, Computer Science, Agriculture, Fire Science, Mental Health Services, Engineering Graphics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Emergency Medical Technician, Public Service, Drama, and Speech.
Blinn College offers a transfer program for students who want to earn a degree from a baccalaureate granting university. The universities that participate in this transfer program include Sam Houston State University, University of Houston, Texas A & M University, Texas State University- San Marcos, Kaplan University, and The University of Texas. Students must sign Transfer Articulation Agreements with Blinn College to participate in the transfer program. Students can determine the equivalent course offered at one of the transferring universities to make sure that the courses transfer without any problems.
Baylor University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Prairie View A & M University, and Texas A & M offer transfer scholarships to student at Blinn College. There are specific scholarships only available to community college transfers. Numerous scholarships are available so students who are interested in such scholarships can find the information of the Blinn College website.
Blinn College also offers the Academic Dual Credit Program, which students may enter during their junior or senior year of high school. The program allows students to earn college courses while simultaneously earning a high school diploma. Students are allowed to earn a limit of 2 college credits each semester. Courses are taught either at the high school by instructors with the proper credentials or at a Blinn College campus. Students receive the same rigorous instruction found on college campuses, and students have both a high school and a college transcript upon graduating high school.
The requirements to enter the Dual Credit Program include a completed Blinn College application and Dual Credit forms, permission from the attending high school, a “B” average or better in all academic courses, and an official high school transcript, satisfying the requirements of Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Students must also pass certain section(s) of the THEA or alternative test related to courses and satisfy certain criteria on TAKS, SAT, or ACT scores. Students receive tuition and fees for the Dual Credit Program at a reduced rate.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Blinn College.
High school graduates or GED recipients that wish to attend Blinn College must meet certain criteria. Students must complete an electronic or signed paper application; submit official exemption, THEA, or alternative test scores and the corresponding documentation; submit official transcript with graduation date and last year’s grades; and submit a completed self-advising waiver form or advising form for students who qualify for TSI exemption or who passed all sections. Students transferring from another college must submit an official transcript from the transferring college.
Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED must submit a completed electronic or signed application, advising or self-advising waiver forms, take a Department of Education Ability to Benefit test for student seeking Title IV Financial Aid, and official exemption, THEA, or alternative test scores and related documentation. Students who are under the age of 18 must also submit a notarized transcript from the head instructor or principal that shows the grades from the last attended semester. Students who fit these criteria are only allowed to take two college credit courses per semester.
International students who are legal immigrants who wish to attend Blinn College must submit a certified copy of I-551, permanent residence card of Alien Registration Receipt Card, and meet the same requirements for admission as a United States citizen. Those with immigration status pending must submit evidence of filing petition to change status with Immigration and Naturalization Service, a certified copy of the marriage certificate for those married to U.S. citizens, and meet the requirements for admission of international students until 551 is issued or until status change is approved.
Nonimmigrant aliens must submit a completed admission application and a non-refundable application fee, financial statement proving adequate funds are available to fund an education, a minimum score of a 500 on the TOEFL test, certified English translation of high school or college courses taken, self-waiver form or advising form, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in college courses previously taken, copy of current I-20, and copy of current I-94 and passport. All documentation must be submitted 30 days before registering.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to receive financial assistance to attend Blinn College must submit a completed FAFSA form. The application is due in early April for the summer session, early June for the fall semester, and early October for the spring semester. Students may qualify for loans, grants, scholarships, and / or work-study programs depending on their financial need. Loans come in the form of subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest once the loan is provided. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board offers a College Access Loan and a B-On Time Loan. The College Access Loan must be repaid but the B-On Time Loan may be forgiven upon graduation if students meet certain criteria.
Grants are wonderful ways to pay for an education because these forms of financial assistance do not require repayments. A few of the grant programs that Blinn College offers are Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ((SEOG), Texas Public Education Grant, Texas Grant, Perkins Grant, and Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG).
There are scholarships offered by Blinn College and scholarships offered by outside sources. Scholarship applications for scholarships offered by Blinn College are due in early April for the fall semester. Students may qualify for full scholarships and partial scholarships. There are also scholarships offered by various departments at Blinn College. Students receiving outside scholarships must make sure that the checks are sent to the Financial Aid office to the attention of a Scholarship Advisor at Blinn College. Failure to comply with this request may result in delayed funding.
Student Financial Aid Details
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Blinn College 4850th for the average student loan amount.
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The Brenham Campus of Blinn College Currently has 12 residential halls. A few of the halls are Beazley Hall, Hallstein Hall, Melcher Hall, Spencer Hall, Buchannan Hall, Memorial Hall, Solons Hall, and Lockett Hall. Blinn College Park Apartments are available for students who wish to live in two or four-bedroom units.
Blinn College offers fascinating opportunities for students through 40 student organizations. Organizations include honor societies, religious organizations, political organizations, professional organizations, student organizations, and social clubs. A few of the organizations include Sigma Kappa Delta, Blinn College Republicans, Young Democrats, Future Teachers, Blinn Future Vocational Nurses, Medical Education Developmental Society, Forensic Science Club, Lutheran Fellowship 101, Blinn Lions Club, Beta Tau (Drill Team), Blinn Art Club, and Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness.
Blinn College has 6 sports teams that include football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, and softball. The college also has a dance team and a cheerleading squad. The Buccaneers participate in Region XIV Athletic Conference and the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. The team is part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The team’s colors are blue and white. The football team won the NJCAA championship in 1995, 1996, 2006, and 2009. The softball team makes regular appearances at the national tournament. In 2008, the volleyball team won the NJCAA championship. Blinn College also has an award-winning dance and cheerleading team. Notable athletes who attended Blinn College include Chris Anderson of the Denver Nuggets; Tim Montgomery, an Olympic Gold medal winner; and Michael Bishop, former quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Blinn College also has intramural sports for students who want to participate in competitive sports. The intramural teams currently consist of beach volleyball, softball, miniature golf, indoor volleyball, billiards, table tennis, horseshoes, and flag football. Students are encouraged to participate in these sports teams.
Bibliography
Blinn College. 21 April 2011. Web. 21 April 2011.
Bray, Richard. Something to Prove: the 2007 Blinn College Volleyball Team. Brenham: Banner Press, 2011. Print.
Schmidt, Charles Frank. History of Blinn College. San Antonio: University Supply and Equipment Company, 1958. Print.
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