Business Office
Payment Plan - College of Arts & Sciences
Bethel is offering a new online semester payment plan. The following information may help you decide whether this payment option fits your financial needs. This payment plan option is offered ONLY to College of Arts & Sciences students.
If you have specific questions about the payment plan that are not answered here, please read through our payment plan FAQ.
Enrollment Instructions
- Students: You can enroll in a semester payment plan through Blink (Student Services tab > My Bethel Account channel > select term > click Online Payment at bottom of page > click Payment Plans)
- Parents and family members: You must be authorized as users before you can set up a payment plan on behalf of your student. Once you student has authorized you as a user, you may set up a payment plan through our online payment system.
Semester Payment Plan Details
The semester payment plan option is for ALL
charges on your student account, including but not limited to tuition,
room, board, fees, Campus Store charges, and parking permits.
Enrollment in the semester payment plan is elected on a
semester-by-semester basis, and payments are spread out over the
semester. The enrollment fee is $20/semester. The monthly payment
amount is recalculated each time there is a new transaction posted to
the account. Thus your payment amount will vary each month. You will be
notified by email each time your payment amount changes.
Fall 2009 Enrollment Deadlines
Enrolling
in the Semester Payment Plan by August 15 gives you a 5 month payment
plan with monthly payments due by the 15th of each month for August,
September, October, November, and December. If you enroll in the
payment plan after August 15, you will be in a 4 month payment plan
with monthly payments due by the 15th of September, October, November,
and December. The deadline for enrolling in the payment plan for the Fall 2009 term is September 15.
Spring 2010 Enrollment Deadlines
Enrolling in the Semester Payment Plan by January 15 gives you a 5 month payment plan with monthly payments due by the 15th of each month for January, February, March, April, and May. If you enroll in the payment plan after January 15, you will be in a 4 month payment plan with monthly payments due by the 15th of February, March, April, and May. The deadline for enrolling in the payment plan for the Spring 2010 term is February 15.
Recalculating Monthly Payments
Monthly payments will be recalculated each month and will be
determined by the current balance owed divided by the number of payments left
on the payment plan. Therefore, monthly payment amounts may differ each month.
Giving Parents, Spouses, or Others Account Access
Students can authorize parents, spouses, or others to access their account. To authorize other users, students should go through Blink (Student Services tab > My Bethel Account channel > select term > click Online Payment at bottom of page > click Authorized Users) and follow the instructions. After a user has been authorized, that person will receive an email with further instructions.
Payment Due Dates
Payments are due on the 15th of every month. Any activity applied to an account after the 5th of each month will not be reflected in the current monthly payment and will be included in the following month.
Posting Times
Payments made by e-check or credit card will post within 1 business day.
Finance Charges
There are no additional finance or interest charges for students participating in the semester payment plan.
Triple-Room Discount and Private Music Lesson Credits
Students who qualify for a triple room discount and free or reduced-cost private music lessons will see those discounts credited on their accounts later in the semester.
Loans and Financial Aid
Loans and financial aid authorized and recorded by the Office of Financial Aid will be considered when calculating monthly payments.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships will be considered as a payment on your account when received.
Fees
Late Monthly Payment Fee: $25 per month
Non-Sufficient Funds Fee: $20 fee per item; late fees may apply
Statements
Students
will continue to receive a monthly itemized statement of activity. The
balance on
this statement is not your monthly payment amount. Students will
receive an email with a new monthly payment
amount every time there is a change to their accounts. Students may
also go online
at any time to view their current installment schedule. For your
monthly payment amounts, check Blink (Student Services > My Business
Account > Online Payments).
Previous Semester Balances
When there is a previous semester balance owing in the amount of $500 or less, that balance will automatically be included in your new payment plan. However, you will not be permitted to enroll in a new semester payment plan if your previous semester’s balance is greater than $500.
Payment Options
Options for paying your monthly payments are as follows:
- Online by E-Check: Authorize a one-time payment or automatic withdrawals (recalculated monthly) 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% fee or $3 minimum. (VISA is not accepted.) Please note that this is the only method by which credit cards will be accepted.
- In Person: Pay by cash, check, or money order at the Banking Window, 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 the student ID number in the memo portion of the check.