Types of Aid

There are many ways to pay for Bethany College education and many students use more than one type of aid. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine which types of financial aid assistance you may be eligible to receive.

 


Grants

 

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet general eligibility requirements. The amount of the grant is determined by the Department of Education.

 

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant is awarded to students with exceptional financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

 

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH)

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) provides grants to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.

 

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

The Kansas Comprehensive Grant is awarded to Kansas residents who demonstrate financial need as defined by the Kansas Board of Regents, and meet the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission deadline of April 1 of the applicable year.

 

Other Kansas Financial Aid Programs

The State of Kansas offers numerous financial aid programs for Kansas residents. For more information or to apply visit the Kansas Board of Regents website.

 

Bethany Grant

The Bethany College uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your Admissions application to determine this institutional need-based grant eligibility requirements.


  • Awards: Varies
  • Full-Time enrollment and other renewal criteria
  • Not indexed tuition increases
  • Coordinated with federal, state, and other financial aid



Scholarships

 

Academic Merit Scholarship

The Academic Merit Scholarship is awarded to incoming students who show strong academic achievement determined by high school grade point average (GPA), ACT, SAT and/or transfer GPA.

 

Bethany Awards

Bethany Awards are scholarships recommended by Bethany faculty and/or coaches in designated areas (Art, Athletics, Digital Media Arts, Music, Theatre).

 

Good Life Scholarship

The Good Life Scholarship is awarded to first-time freshman who graduated from a McPherson County (KS) or Saline County (KS) high school.

 

  • Awards: Full Tuition
  • Full-time enrollment and other renewal criteria
  • Indexed to tuition increases

 

 

Federal Work-Study


Federal Work Study  provides work opportunities to students with financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).




Loans

 

Federal Direct Loan

The Federal Direct Loan program is awarded to students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet general eligibility requirements. The amount available depends on grade level.

 

Federal Direct PLUS Loan

The Federal Direct PLUS Loan program provides credit-worthy parents a loan through the federal government. Parents are allowed to borrow the difference between the cost of attendance and the financial aid their student is scheduled to receive.

 

Private Loans

Private Loans (Alternative Loans) are offered by third-party lenders. These loans are designed to bridge the gap between college costs and traditional financial aid resources.

Additional Steps for Loans


Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be considered eligible to borrow through the Federal Direct Loan program.

 


Accept Federal Direct Loan (subsidized, unsubsidized, or both)

Accept or Decline your aid via eSwede. If you would like to change your decision at a later date on a particular award, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Accept Federal Direct Loan (subsidized, unsubsidized, or both)

Accept or Decline your aid via eSwede. If you would like to change your decision at a later date on a particular award, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Complete Loan Entrance Counseling

Loan entrance counseling is a required tutorial which helps you understand your rights and responsibilities regarding your loan. Entrance counseling must be completed before the first disbursement of a loan.

Complete Loan Entrance Counseling

Loan entrance counseling is a required tutorial which helps you understand your rights and responsibilities regarding your loan. Entrance counseling must be completed before the first disbursement of a loan.

Complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your Federal Direct Loan to the Department of Education. The MPN also explains the terms and conditions of your loans.

Complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your Federal Direct Loan to the Department of Education. The MPN also explains the terms and conditions of your loans.

Complete a PLUS Loan application

Parents apply for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan online after a student received a financial aid letter from Bethany College. 

Complete a PLUS Loan application

Parents apply for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan online after a student received a financial aid letter from Bethany College. 

Complete the Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

A Federal Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which a parent promises to repay the Federal Direct PLUS Loan to the Department of Education. The MPN also explains the terms and conditions of the loan including repayment, interest rates, and fees.

Complete the Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

A Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which a parent promises to repay the Federal Direct PLUS Loan to the Department of Education. The MPN also explains the terms and conditions of the loan including repayment, interest rates, and fees.

NOTE: If your parent received a denied credit decision on their PLUS Loan application, there are a few other options. Your parent can add a credit-worthy endorser, appeal the credit decision, or you may request the additional unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan for yourself.

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