An applicant who has not previously attended any regionally accredited postsecondary institution or Council on Occupational Education institution will be designated a first-time college student or native student. A first-time college student must meet one of the following criteria:

1.	The student holds the Alabama High School Diploma, the high school diploma of another state equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, or an equivalent diploma issued by a non-public regionally and/or state accredited high school; or
2.	The student holds a high school diploma equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma issued by a non-public high school and has passed the Alabama Public High School Graduation Examination; or
3.	The student holds a high school diploma equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma issued by a non-public high school and has achieved a minimum ACT score of 16 or the equivalent score on the SAT; or
4.	The student holds the Alabama Occupational Diploma, the high school diploma of another state equivalent to the Alabama Occupational Diploma, or an equivalent diploma issued by a non-public high school, and has achieved a minimum ACT score of 16 or the equivalent score on the SAT; or
5.	The student holds a GED Certificate issued by the appropriate state education agency. Bevill State Community College may establish additional admission requirements when student enrollment must be limited or to assure ability to benefit.