Student Billing FAQ - College of Arts & Sciences

Read through this list of frequently asked questions to learn more about student billing. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 651.638.6208 or send an email to business-office@bethel.edu.

When is my payment due?

Payment is due at the beginning of the semester. The bill for both fall and spring semesters will include, but is not limited to: tuition, room, meal plan, Student Association fee, course fees, music lessons, and parking permits (if applicable). Students are responsible for payment reaching the Business Office when due, regardless of the source of payment.

Full Payment:

Full Payment for Fall Semester is due on the first day of classes.
Full payment for Interim/Spring Semester is due on January 15th.
Full payment for Summer School is due on the first day of classes.

Can I enroll in a monthly payment plan?

Yes, Bethel offers a Semester Payment Plan. This payment plan option is offered ONLY to College of Arts & Sciences students. For details about the Semester Payment Plan read through our payment plan option.

Can I pay with an Electronic Check or a Credit Card?

Yes, students can pay online through Blink (Student Services tab > My Bethel Account > Make a Payment).

• 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 with a non-refundable fee of 2.75% or $3 minimum, charged by PayPath (processing service).

Learn more about payment options.

How do I receive my monthly statements?

Around the 17th of each month, the student will be sent an email to their Bethel email address alerting them that the Bethel University online Monthly Statement (paperless) is available to view, with access instructions. (The monthly statements are not mailed out to the parents. Students are responsible to forward monthly statement information to parents or others who are helping to pay their bill.)

Can I authorize a parent or another person to view and pay on my student account?

A student can authorize a parent, spouse, or another person to view their account, enroll in a Semester Payment Plan and/or make online payments. Visit Authorized Users for further instructions.

When is financial aid posted to my student account?

• Scholarships from Bethel are divided equally between fall and spring terms. 
• Grants and scholarships from Bethel are applied to student accounts about one week before the beginning of each term.
• Loans are applied to student accounts after the funds are received, but no earlier than 10 days before the semester begins.
• Private scholarships (e.g., Dollars for Scholars) are applied to student accounts after the funds are received.

Can I use financial aid to pay for my rent if I live off campus?

Yes, students may request a refund of a credit balance on their student account after the end of the "drop-add" period. Submit your formal request to the Business Office. If there is a PLUS (parent) loan on the account, the Business Office will need permission from the parent for the student to receive the credit balance.

What is a transcript hold?

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

What is a registration hold?

Registration for classes in succeeding terms is dependent on full payment of the previous term's expenses. A student whose account is in arrears will have a registration hold on the account and will not be permitted to register for the subsequent term.