Types of Aid
Tuition & Financial Aid
- Home
- About the Process
- Before You Apply
- Apply for Aid
- Apply for Additional Gift Aid
- Special Circumstances
- Updating FAFSA After Filing Taxes
- Financial Aid Verification
- After You're Offered Financial Aid
- Maintaining Eligibility
- Managing Repayment
- Tuition & Costs
- Cost of Attendance Expenses 2023-2024
- Cost of Attendance Expenses 2024-2025
- Refunds
- 2023-2024 Tuition Costs
- 2024-2025 Tuition Costs
- Types of Aid
- Forms and Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CAS Dates & Deadlines
- BUILD Dates & Deadlines
- Financial Aid Overview - BUILD
- Contact Us
Most financial aid falls under 2 main categories:
- Gift aid: Grants and scholarships that you don't need to repay.
- Self-help aid: Loans that you will repay after graduation and funds you can earn through student employment.
Scholarships
Scholarships are given in recognition of what you've accomplished through academic study, musical talent, service projects, and future goals.
Grants
Grants are a type of gift aid typically packaged based on your financial need.
Loans
Student loan programs let you borrow money to help pay for your education. Repayment of most educational loans begins after you graduate. Because loans must be repaid, you should plan your borrowing carefully.
Student Employment
Bethel's work-study program helps you pay for college expenses by working part time on campus or in an off-campus community service position.
Military Benefits
Veterans and their dependents, or students currently serving in the military, may be eligible for additional benefits from military programs.