Tuition & Fees FAQs
FAQ Answers for Traditional Students
The Bethel University Financial Aid Team is here to answer your questions.
How much does it cost to attend Bethel University?
Find a complete list of Bethel’s direct costs in our catalog.
In addition, we know that families will incur additional expenses that are not paid directly to Bethel; these expenses may include transportation costs, books and supplies. We estimate those expenses based on average costs for our region and include those with a student’s direct costs, to determine a student’s overall cost of attendance.
How much does it cost to attend Adult & Graduate Studies programs?
Adult and Graduate students may be eligible for federal and state financial aid, as determined by the submission of their FAFSA. Find financial aid information specific to Adult and Graduate students.
What types of financial aid are offered at Bethel?
- Federal Aid – financial aid from the federal government is available to help you pay for education expenses. Grants (Pell, TEACH, SEOG), loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS) and work-study are types of federal student aid; you must complete the FAFSA to apply for this aid. More information regarding federal aid can be found on their site.
- State Aid – Indiana residents may be eligible for grants from the state of Indiana to be applied to their direct tuition costs. These grants are need-based and the FAFSA must be completed by April 15th in order to be considered for any applicable state grants. More information regarding state financial aid.
- Institutional Awards – Bethel University awards many types of institutional scholarships and grants to full-time undergraduate students. Awards may be based on merit or need and may be restricted to tuition costs only. Financial aid awards and policies are subject to change. Review the expanded list of institutional awards and financial aid policies.
- Students can apply for an alternative loan to cover remaining educational expenses, but most will need a credit-worthy cosigner. Learn more about your alternative loan options.
Is aid available for Adult & Graduate Studies students?
Adult and Graduate students may be eligible for federal and state financial aid, as determined by the submission of their FAFSA. Find financial aid information specific to Adult and Graduate students.
What do I need to do to apply for a loan?
For federal direct loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), students must complete entrance counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). This must be completed before loan funds are first disbursed for a student and will remain valid for 10 years following. Both requirements can be completed on this site, which includes step-by-step instructions.
For federal PLUS loans, parents must complete the PLUS Request and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). The PLUS MPN only needs to be completed once in most cases, but the PLUS Request must be completed annually. Both requirements can be completed on this site, which includes step-by-step instructions.
Students can apply for an alternative loan to cover remaining educational expenses, but most will need a credit-worthy cosigner. Learn more about your alternative loan options.
Where do I go to find scholarships?
We recommend students search for outside scholarships throughout their educational career. Information for outside scholarships that is sent to the Financial Aid office is posted in the Office of Student Financial Services.
Still have questions? Contact our Financial Aid team.
Bethel University
Office of Student Financial Services
1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka IN 46545
Phone: 574.807.7415
Fax: 574.807.7122
FinAid@BethelUniversity.edu
Sabrina Citte
Director of Student Financial Services
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