You can apply for financial aid while you’re applying for admission to the College of Adult & Professional Studies, but your aid eligibility won’t be determined until you’re accepted into a program.

1. Complete your FAFSA.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for need-based federal and state grants. It's also required of students interested in government education loans. Here's what you should do:

The FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year is available beginning October 1, 2022 and requires information from your 2021 Federal Income Tax Return. The FAFSA for 2024-2025 will be available in December, 2023 and requires information from your 2022 Federal Income Tax Return.

If you have never completed a FAFSA before, you will be required to create an FSA ID. Students are required to use a FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents. Please create your FSA ID before you start the FAFSA.

Once you have an FSA ID you can complete and submit your FAFSA. Please make sure to select the right school year for your application.

2023-2024 School Year is from August 21, 2023 - August 18, 2024

2024-2025 School Year is from August 19, 2024 - August 17, 2025

When completing your FAFSA, you will need to provide consent for IRS Direct Data Exchange. To use IRS Direct Data Exchange, click on the button "LINK TO IRS" in the parent and/or student financial information section. Be sure to include Bethel University (code #002338) on the list of schools to receive your FAFSA information.

If you want to be considered for all types of aid, you will need to complete the FAFSA. Opting not to complete the FAFSA means you will not be considered for any state, federal or need based aid which includes: Minnesota State Grant, Pell Grant and federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Please tell us if you choose to opt out of completing the FAFSA.

2. Review your financial aid offer.

We start mailing out financial aid offers in April for the coming fall. You should receive your offer within 2-3 weeks of submitting all required application materials. You can also access your financial aid award through your Financial Aid Requirements channel in MyBethel.