Tuition and Fees

Student costs for 2007-2008

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

Fall Semester 2007: September 9, 2007 - February 2, 2008
Spring Semester 2008: February 3, 2008 – June 14, 2008
Summer Session 2008: June 14, 2008 - September 5, 2008

Tuition per credit, Nursing Tuition per credit, Other bachelor's-level programs	$375 $365
Application fee (nonrefundable)	$25
Audit fee per credit	$100
Change of registration fee	$25
Continuance fee, Nursing Continuance fee, Other bachelor's-level programs	$375 $365
Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial faxed copy $10)	$2
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.

Student costs for 2008-2009

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

Fall Semester 2008: September 7, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Spring Semester 2009: February 1, 2008 – June 13, 2008
Summer Session 2009: June 14, 2008 - September 5, 2008

Tuition per credit, Nursing Tuition per credit, Other bachelor's-level programs	$395 $375
Application fee (nonrefundable)	$25
Audit fee per credit	$100
Change of registration fee	$25
Continuance fee, Nursing Continuance fee, Other bachelor's-level programs	$375 $365
Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial faxed copy $10)	$2
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

Full Payment
Tuition is due at the beginning of each course. If full payment is not received through a combination of direct payments, activated monthly payment plans, loans, scholarships, or grants, a finance charge of 1 percent will be assessed each month on any charges over 30 days old. Statements of student accounts are printed each month and mailed to the student’s permanent address in the database.

Monthly Payment Plan
Bethel University offers a monthly payment plan provided by Sallie Mae, which enables interest-free monthly installment payments. Participation is on a semester basis. There is a semester enrollment fee. Information regarding the details of this payment plan option is available at www.tuitionpayenroll.com.

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.

Forms of Payment

Combine any of these forms of payment to be considered paid in full. If payment in full cannot be accomplished, students may use the monthly payment plan described above.

Personal Funds
- Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express
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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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.

Health and Accident Care and Coverage

Payment for off-campus medical and/or hospital treatment is the student's responsibility. Bethel does not provide health insurance coverage for students. Students should obtain their own individual health care coverage.

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.