College of Adult & Professional Studies

Grants

Grants are a type of gift aid (i.e., they do not need to be repaid). Most grants are given on the basis of financial need. Students who wish to be considered for grants must complete the Bethel University Financial Aid Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant

Amount: $400-$4,310 (in 2007-08)
Eligibility: Government entitlement program awarded to students with the highest need. Students are not eligible after completing their first baccalaureate degree.
Comments: Apply using FAFSA.

Minnesota Grants

Minnesota GI Bill Program

Amount: Full-time students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per term, and part-time students can receive up to $500 per term.
Eligibility: Provides financial assistance to Minnesota veterans and service members who served on or after September 11, 2001. Must also complete the Minnesota GI Bill Application.
Comments: See the Minnesota GI Bill website for more detailed information regarding this program or call the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 651.642.0675.

Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant

Amount: Maximum award amount is $2,600 per eligible child per academic year (in 2007-08).
Eligibility: Awarded to students who have children age 12 and under, who are not receiving assistance under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), and who demonstrate financial need for grants, to help pay for child care while pursuing a postsecondary education. Must also complete the Minnesota Child Care Grant Program Application.
Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the federal application processing center no later than 30 calendar days after the start of the term. Students who miss this deadline must wait until the next term to receive a child care grant.
Comments: See the Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant website for more detailed information regarding this grant.

Minnesota State Grant

Amount: $100-$8,498 (in 2007-08)
Eligibility: Awarded by the State of Minnesota to residents who demonstrate sufficient need.
Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the federal application processing center no later than 30 calendar days after the start of the term. Students who miss this deadline must wait until the next term to receive a Minnesota State Grant.
Comments: Must take 15 credits per term to receive full-time grant amount. Lesser credit load will cause a reduced award. See the Minnesota State Grant webpage for more detailed information regarding this grant.