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Office of University Financial Aid

Graduate School

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students should begin the process to apply for financial aid while they are applying for admission to the Graduate School, but their financial aid eligibility cannot be determined until after they are accepted.

2007-2008 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Complete and submit the Bethel University Application for Financial Aid (2007-08). Students must apply for financial aid each school year.

  2. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to include Bethel University (code #002338) on the list of schools to receive your FAFSA information.

  3. After submitting the FAFSA, students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the government. Review the data on the SAR for accuracy. If corrections are needed on the SAR, contact the Office of University Financial Aid (651.638.6241) for instructions.

  4. Submit to Bethel signed copies of student's (and spouse's) prior-year federal tax returns. Federal tax returns should include the 1040/1040A/1040EZ, copies of W-2 forms, and copies of major schedules (Schedule A, B, C, SE, etc.).

  5. Any additional document(s) requested by the Office of University Financial Aid must be submitted before financial aid eligibility can be determined.

2008-2009 New Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Complete and submit all four pages of the Bethel University Financial Aid Application (2008-09). Students must apply for financial aid each school year.

  2. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to include Bethel University (code #002338) on the list of schools to receive your FAFSA information.

  3. After submitting the FAFSA, students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the government. Review the data on the SAR for accuracy. If corrections are needed on the SAR, contact the Office of University Financial Aid (651.638.6241) for instructions.

  4. New for 2008-2009: Only students selected for verification or using estimated income data on the FAFSA must submit signed federal taxes to the Office of University Financial Aid.

    • Approximately 30 percent of the student population is selected for verification by the Department of Education. The Office of University Financial Aid will contact you if you have been selected for verification.
  5. Any additional document(s) requested by the Office of University Financial Aid must be submitted before financial aid eligibility can be determined.

After Receiving Financial Aid Eligibility Notification from Bethel

  • Wait to apply for loans until after you receive your Financial Aid Award letter showing your loan eligibility. If loans are desired, return the Financial Aid Loan Response Form and complete the steps to apply for loans (see Loans) one month prior to the start of the term to ensure timely disbursement.

  • Notify the financial aid office of other private grants and scholarships, veteran's benefits, or employer assistance not already included on the Financial Aid Award letter.