Maintaining Eligibility

Stay on track to keep your financial aid and make steady progress toward your degree.

To continue receiving financial aid, you’ll need to make satisfactory academic progress toward your degree. Bethel follows federally regulated standards to ensure you stay on track, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Satisfactory academic progress for financial aid

Students receiving financial aid must meet financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, which include GPA requirements, credit completion rates, and maximum time frames for degree completion. These standards apply to all financial aid programs at Bethel.

View the full financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress policy to see the academic requirements and learn how special circumstances—like withdrawing from a class or changing majors—could affect your aid. 

Need help?

If you have received a letter from the financial aid office stating that you are not making Satisfactory Academic Progress, please reach out to your financial aid counselor to discuss your options.

In addition to your support team in financial aid, Bethel offers personalized support through academic advising, tutoring, and skill-building resources to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

• Career coaching and preparation

• Academic advising

• Tutoring and academic support

• Faith formation

Course Program of Study (CPoS)

To stay eligible for financial aid, the courses you take must count toward your declared program of study. Bethel uses DegreeWorks to help you track your progress and ensure your enrolled courses apply to your degree requirements. Taking courses outside your program could impact your financial aid eligibility.

Learn more about Course Program of Study (CPoS) and how to make sure your classes qualify.

Terms and conditions

Learn more about Bethel's financial aid terms and conditions.