Additional Information

Maximum Award Policy –In no case will the combination of scholarship and grant assistance (institutional, federal and state programs) exceed full-time (12-17 credit hours) direct tuition costs. If the total of scholarships and grants exceeds direct tuition costs, Bethel funding will be reduced to bring the total back to the direct tuition costs.

Verification –Based on criteria established by the federal government, students who receive federal or state financial aid may be selected for verification. This process is designed to check the accuracy of the financial information the family provided when applying for financial aid. A verification worksheet and tax transcript from the IRS are required to complete the process. Additional information may also be required. In order to be considered for all financial aid, requested information must be submitted within 30 days of the university’s written request. In no instance will verification information be processed beyond the student’s enrollment period. Financial aid will be withheld until verification is complete.

Outside/Private Scholarships –Any financial assistance that is received from sources other than federal, state or university must be reported to the office of financial aid. This includes private scholarships, veterans’ benefits, vocational rehabilitation benefits and fee reduction remission benefits. Adjustments may be made to your institutional financial assistance awards if the additional grant and scholarship assistance causes you to receive more financial assistance than direct costs. (See Maximum Award Policy).

Appeals –Any questions or appeals concerning financial aid policy must be made in writing to the university Financial Aid Committee and submitted to the office of financial aid.

Final Semester Policy – Students may be eligible to receive institutional scholarships at a pro-rated amount in their final semester prior to graduation provided that they have been enrolled continuously and full-time (12 hours) while at Bethel. In general, the equivalent percentage of discount created by institutional awards toward full-time tuition is applied toward part-time tuition charges. Contact the financial aid office with questions.

Consumer Information –Required information (campus crime statistics, equity in athletic reporting, FERPA graduation rates, and accreditation) is available upon request from the office of student financial services or at the university web site, www.betheluniversity.edu/consumerinfo.