Tuition and Fees

Student costs for 2009-2010

The amounts shown are correct as of the time of posting. Any changes will take effect at the beginning of the semester.

Fall Term 2009: September 6, 2009 - January 30, 2010
Spring Term 2010: January 31, 2010 - June 12, 2010
Summer Term 2010: June 13, 2010 - September 4, 2010

Tuition per credit, General Studies (100- and 200-level courses only)	$375
Tuition per credit, Nursing	$405
Tuition per credit, All other bachelor's-level programs, or 300- and 400-level electives	$385
Application fee (nonrefundable)	$25
Audit fee per credit	$100
Change of registration fee	$25
Continuance fee, Nursing Continuance fee, All other bachelor's-level programs	$405 $385
All academic transcripts	$2
Faxed copy of transcript	$10
Rush transcript (available within 24 hours)	$15
Credit by examination per credit (only examinations developed by Bethel)	$50
Credit by portfolio (per documented prior learning essay; fee varies based on amount of credit requested)	$50-$150
Nursing malpractice insurance through Bethel (students may also select coverage through a private source and submit documentation of coverage)	$75

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any financial charges or regulations listed.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis and varies based on your program of study. Tuition is billed to the student account once the student has been registered for courses. Full payment is due at the beginning of each course. A statement of account will be printed and mailed to the student each month. Current charges, as well as future charges, are included on the monthly billing statement. A finance charge of 1 percent per month is assessed on any charge more than 30 days old. You can view and pay on your account online through Blink (blink.bethel.edu) Student Services tab > My Bethel Account channel > select term > click Online Payment at bottom of page).

Forms of Payment

The following forms of payment, or a combination, may be used for payment on your account:

Personal Funds
- Online by E-Check: Authorize a one-time payment or automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account.
- Online by Credit Card: MasterCard, American Express, or Discover are accepted with a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.75% with a $3 minimum. (VISA is not accepted.)
- In Person: Pay by cash, check, or money order at the Banking Window or Business Office, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F.
- By Mail: Mail your check to Business Office, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112. Please include your student ID number in the memo portion of the check.
  
  You can view and pay your account online through Blink (blink.bethel.edu) Student Services tab > My Bethel Account channel > select term > click Online Payment at bottom of page.
  
  If you want to give access to a spouse or other person to view and pay your account, you will need to authorize him or her as a user. Once you have followed the above steps to access your account, click on “Authorized Users” and follow the instructions. After you have authorized another user, he or she will receive an email with further instructions.
Financial Aid Grants
- Federal Pell Grant
- Minnesota State Grant
Financial Aid Student Loans
For detailed information, see Financial Aid
- Subsidized Federal Stafford Student Loan, with no interest accruing until after graduation and grace period.
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Student Loan, with the borrower responsible for interest that accrues during the in-school and grace period.
- Federal Plus Loan, with repayment of principal and interest beginning immediately.

4. Scholarships
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5. Veteran Administration (VA) Educational Benefits

To determine if you qualify for VA benefits, call toll free 1.888.442.4551. If you qualify for VA benefits and intend to use them, you must contact the certifying official at Bethel University, at 651.635.8696 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8696. You must report any change in your registration or withdrawal to the certifying official at Bethel. You are responsible for sending in your course schedule, tuition and fee statement, and grades to the VA. After the VA has received your certification, an authorization for benefits is sent to Bethel. The Business Office will submit an invoice for payment to the VA. Receipt of payment will take approximately 6-8 weeks. If you withdraw from a course that was paid by the VA, tuition will be refunded in accordance with accepted government regulations.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Employer reimbursement is NOT considered a payment option. Tuition charges are required to be paid. It is the student’s responsibility to receive reimbursement from his/her employer. Click to download the Employer Tuition Reimbursement form.

Registration and Transcript Holds

Registration Hold
Future registration for courses is dependent on full payment of any prior balance. A student whose account is in arrears will have a registration hold placed on his/her student account, and will not be permitted to register for subsequent courses.

Transcript Hold
When full payment has not been received, a transcript hold is placed on his/her student account. A transcript hold will prevent an official transcript from being printed by the Office of the Registrar.

Past Due Accounts
Students who are not currently enrolled at Bethel University and have account balances more than 60 days past due may be transferred to University Accounting Service (UAS). UAS is a collection service that offers payment plans for students not currently enrolled. No student will be considered for re-admittance, nor will an official transcript be printed by the Office of the Registrar, unless the balance with UAS has been paid in full.

Questions?

Business Office Questions All questions regarding payment options should be directed to the Business Office at 651.638.6208 or 800.255.8706, ext. 6208.
Financial Aid Questions All questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Office of University Financial Aid at 651.638.6241 or 800.255.8706, ext. 6241.