Student Emergency Funds

Student emergency aid programs

Bethel University has established a benevolent fund and compiled a list of community organization referrals to assist students facing sudden financial loss, hardship, or challenges due to an emergency or crisis. The benevolent fund is available to currently enrolled students.

Funds are made possible through the generosity of donors and are limited. Successful applicants will receive a check sent to the address provided on the application. Students must submit an application for consideration, and decisions are made by the Student Emergency Funds Committee. Funds received will be reflected as estimated financial assistance on the student's financial aid offer. Recipients must be in good standing with Bethel. Documentation supporting the financial need or emergency is required for consideration.

Apply for benevolence/emergency funds

Note: Emergency funds are not currently available for CAPS and Graduate students.

Special circumstances

If you are an undergraduate student and your family's income as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was significantly higher than income your family will receive while you're enrolled, you may want to submit a Reduced Income Appeal. If approved, you may become eligible for additional need-based aid, such as grants or loans, to help with expenses.

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) special circumstances

College of Adult & Professional Studies (CAPS) special circumstances

Other resources

If you need non-monetary assistance, we've compiled a list of resources for food, health insurance, medical care, and housing opportunities.

Food shelf/nutritional assistance

• Hunger Solutions Minnesota (directory)
• Loaves and Fishes
• Neighborhood House Food Support Program
• Pillsbury United Communities Food Shelf
• Groveland Food Shelf
• Open Cupboard Food Shelf
• Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

If you are uninsured/would like help obtaining health insurance

• porticohealthnet.org

Low-cost/community clinics (health support)

• Free Clinics Directory, Saint Paul
• Free Clinics Directory, Ramsey County
• Free Clinics Directory, Hennepin County
• Free Clinics Directory, Minneapolis

Housing

• One month free at select U-HAUL storage locations for students in need.
• Midland Terrace Apartments offering month to month leasing options.
• Shoreview Hill Apartments offering three-month leases with first lease term fee waived.