Undergraduate Financial Aid Options

All Bethel undergraduate students will file a free application for federal student aid through FAFSA. Just go to the FAFSA website to find an application and learn more about what you’ll need. We recommend you contact Bethel Financial Aid to learn the best methods to get the aid you need. We’re ready to help you.

Below are some examples of the common types of financial aid programs that Bethel University accepts. For more detailed information on any of these options, please contact a Bethel Financial Aid officer.

Call us now at 866-BETHELU or 866-238-4358.

Ranges from $0 to $5,550 per year for full-time students. Amounts for part-time students are based on the number of hours enrolled.

Awarded to Tennessee residents who enroll at least half-time and are determined to have financial need. Awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis and range up to $4,000.

Details on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program can be found here.

Developed for parents or guardians of students and based on credit worthiness. Borrowers may receive amounts up to the cost of education at an institution minus any financial aid a student receives. Interest rates are variable with a limit of 9%. Payments on the loan begin 60 days after the final amount is received and may be spread over as long as ten years. This program is available to dependent students only.

Grants are made through the State Department of Human Services Offices. Contact your county’s local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for more information.

Grants are for recently unemployed adult students. If interested, contact the local Department of Employment Services in your county for more information.

Loans are available to students who don’t have enough financial aid assistance to cover all their costs. Approval is based on credit worthiness. Students may borrow up to the cost of education at an institution minus any other financial aid. The interest rate is variable based on a student’s credit rating. There are many lenders who offer these type of loans. To find a lender we recommend that you use your browsers search engine and find a reputable lending institution that you are familiar with.

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement for employees attending college. Contact your employer’s Human Resource Department to see if they have a reimbursement program. Most employers require that the student pay the college, and then the company reimburses the student. You may be able to use personal student loans to pay initially and then receive the reimbursement from your employer.