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Student Emergency Aid Programs
Bethel has created a benevolent fund, as well as compiled a list of referrals to community organizations/assistance. The benevolent fund is to assist students currently enrolled at Bethel who are experiencing a sudden financial loss, need, hardship or challenge from an emergency or crisis.
The benevolent funds are made available through generous donors to Bethel and they are limited. Successful applicants will receive a check sent directly to the address indicated on the application. Students in need must submit the application for consideration. Decisions are made by the Student Emergency Funds Committee. Funds received through this resource are considered estimated financial assistance on the student's financial aid offer and recipients must be in good standing with Bethel. Documentation supporting the emergency financial need or circumstance is required for consideration.
Apply for Benevolence/Emergency Funds here.
Please note that at this time, there are no available emergency funds 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 your appeal is approved, you might become eligible for additional need-based aid (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
Perhaps you are in need of non-monetary assistance. We've compiled a list of other resources, such as food shelves, health insurance, medical care and housing opportunities.
Food Shelf/Nutritional Assistance Information
- Hunger Solutions Minnesota (directory): http://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help
- Loaves and Fishes: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/
- Neighborhood House Food Support Program: http://neighb.org/program/foodsupportprogram/
- Pillsbury United Communities Food Shelf: https://pillsburyunited.org/programs/food-distribution/
- Groveland Food Shelf: https://www.org/
- Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf: https://ccefs.org/
- Ralph Reeder Food Shelf: https://www.moundsviewschools.org/Domain/75
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
If you are uninsured/would like help obtaining health insurance:
Low-Cost/Community Clinics (Health Support)
- Free Clinics Directory, Saint Paul: https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/mn-saint_paul
- Free Clinics Directory, Ramsey County: https://www.freeclinics.com/co/mn-ramsey
- Free Clinics Directory, Hennepin County: https://www.freeclinics.com/co/mn-hennepin
- Free Clinics Directory, Minneapolis: https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/mn-minneapolis
Housing
- One month free at select U-HAUL storage locations for students in need: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Tips/16119/One-Month-Free-Storage-AT-U-Haul-Self-Storage-Locations/
- Midland Terrace Apartments offering month to month leasing options. https://tyconco.com/midland-shoreview
- Shoreview Hill Apartments offering 3 month leases with first lease term fee waived. https://www.
shoreviewhillsapartments.com/