College of Arts & Sciences
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any financial charges or regulations listed in this catalog.
FT = full-time enrollment (12-18 credits per semester)
PT
= part-time enrollment (less than 12 credits per semester)
NR= not registered
| TUITION: | Fall ’07 | Interim ’08 | Spring ’08 |
| FT Fall and FT Spring | $12,200 | No
charge (up to 5 credits) |
$12,200 |
| FT Fall, and PT Spring or NR | $12,200 | $467.50/credit | $935/credit |
| PT Fall or NR, and FT Spring | $935/credit | $467.50/credit | $12,200 |
| PT Fall or NR, and PT Spring or NR | $935/credit | $935/credit | $935/credit |
| Interim Only | — | $935/credit | — |
| Off-Campus Programs | Contact Office of International Studies | ||
| Teacher Licensure Rate | $650/credit | $650/credit | $650/credit |
| Post-baccalaureate
Rate (already have Bethel baccalaureate degree) |
$650/credit | $650/credit | $650/credit |
| 2008 Summer School | $435/credit | ||
| BOARD: |
| The
description and prices of meal plan options will be posted as soon
as they are available at: http://cas.bethel.edu/student_services/meal-plans.html. (Maximum amount is $2,980 per year.) |
| FEES: | Fall ’07 | Interim ’08 | Spring ’08 |
| Student Activity Fee | $55 | $55 | |
| Overload Fee | $735/credit | $735/credit | |
| Audit Fee | $180/credit | $180/credit | $180/credit |
| Cable Television | $20 | $20 |
| ½ hour per week private lesson | $405 per semester |
| ¾ hour per week private lesson | $570 per semester |
| One hour per week private lesson | $730 per semester |
| Group Voice lesson | $285 per semester |
| Admission Application Fee (nonrefundable after Dec. 1) | $25 |
| Credit by Examination | $45 per credit |
| Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable after May 1) | $150 |
| Housing Deposit | $150 |
| Nursing Lab Fee | $80 |
| Science Lab Fee | $60 |
| Official Transcript | $2 per copy |
| Late Registration/Late Course Change Fee | $30 |
| Parking Permit | $65 per semester |
| Nursing Malpractice Insurance (juniors and seniors only) | $75 |
| Additional Course Fees, indicated in registration materials | Amount Varies |
A student activity fee is charged per semester to any student who is enrolled full time (12-18 credits per semester). The fee was established by the Bethel Student Association (BSA).
A per credit overload fee is charged for each enrolled credit over 18 credits in any semester. No overloads are permitted during interim. Note the eligibility requirements in the Academic Information section of this catalog.
An audit fee is assessed only if a student is billed less than full time for the semester.
Fall semester charges for tuition, fees, room, and board are due on the day classes begin. Spring semester charges for tuition, fees, room, and board are due on January 15. A finance charge of 1 percent per month is assessed on any unpaid balance.
Bethel University offers a monthly payment plan (through Sallie Mae), which enables monthly installment payments without interest charges accruing. Participation is on an annual basis. There is an annual enrollment fee. Information regarding the details of this payment option is available at www.tuitionpayenroll.com.
Tuition Certificates are available by contacting the Business Office. The certificates are purchased at the current annual full-time tuition rate and are redeemable for payment of only tuition. The current annual full-time tuition rate will be in effect through February 1. Tuition Certificates purchased after February 1 will be priced at the current annual full-time rate for the following school year. Tuition Certificates are redeemable toward tuition up to seven years from the Tuition Certificate purchase date. If Tuition Certificates are not redeemed for tuition, the original purchase price of the Tuition Certificate will be refunded anytime up to eight years from the purchase date.
Registration for classes in succeeding terms is dependent on full payment of the previous term’s expenses. Students whose accounts are in arrears will have a registration hold on their account and will not be allowed to register for the subsequent term.
Students who are not currently enrolled at Bethel and have account balances more than 60 days past due may be transferred to University Accounting Service (UAS). UAS is a campus-based collections service that offers payment plans for students not currently enrolled at Bethel. No student will be considered for re-admittance to Bethel who has an account balance with UAS.
A one-time enrollment deposit of $150 is required of all students. The deposit allows students to register for each succeeding semester, provided all financial obligations have been met.
Enrollment deposits are not required of students admitted on a special basis, including but not limited to, interim exchange students, summer school students, consortium visitors, or adult specials registered in a teacher licensure program.
A one-time housing deposit of $150 is required of students occupying a Bethel housing facility during at least one full semester and interim.
A finance charge of 1% per month is assessed on charges more than 30 days old.
Students participating in a Bethel-sponsored fall semester or spring semester off-campus program, who maintain their status as Bethel students, are considered full time for purposes of determining the cost of interim tuition. See the Office of International Studies for a list of Bethel-sponsored off-campus programs.
Summer school information is available in the Office of Academic Affairs or the Office of the Registrar.
Students participating in the PSEO program at Bethel are not responsible for tuition, books, activity fees, or course fees. These fees will appear on the student account and then be credited or removed. PSEO students are responsible for the following, including but not limited to, room, board, cable television charges (where available), parking permits (if applicable), and traffic fines (if applicable). Specific questions regarding the PSEO program should be directed to the Office of Admissions.
No student will be issued an official transcript or receive their diploma until all financial obligations have been met.
A transcript hold prevents an official transcript from being printed by the registrar. If payment has not been received for grades that are available, a transcript hold is placed on the student account. If a student has a transcript hold, grades can only be viewed online. (See the registrar’s office if you have questions.) Students can register if they have a transcript hold, as long as there is not a registration hold.
Statements of student accounts are printed each month and placed in the students’ P.O. boxes on campus with the exception of summer (June, July, and August) and December. The August statement includes the fall semester billing, and the December statement includes the spring semester billing. The summer and December monthly statements are mailed to the student’s permanent address on file. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure his or her permanent address is correct.
Students who withdraw from classes during the term may be eligible for a refund. There are two types of refunds: billing refunds (tuition, room, board, etc.) and financial aid refunds. A billing refund credits money to the student’s account, thereby decreasing the amount that is owed on the student account. A financial aid refund reduces the amount of financial aid available to pay the billing charges, thereby increasing the amount that is owed on the student account.
A student who withdraws from all classes at Bethel must notify the Office of Student Life to fill out a Withdrawal Clearance Form and schedule an exit interview with a dean.
Tuition and Housing Refund Schedule for Fall and Spring Semester:
| Through the fifth business day | 100 percent |
| Through Friday of the third week | 75 percent |
| Through Friday of the fifth week | 50 percent |
| Through Friday of the seventh week | 25 percent |
| After Friday of the seventh week | No Refund |
Course fees are refunded in full through the fifth business day of the semester; thereafter there is no refund of course fees.
Refer to the interim and summer registration information for details regarding refund schedules.
Students with a meal plan who officially withdraw or choose to cancel their meal plan must contact the Office of Campus Services. A student may receive a prorated refund of their meal plan.
There are four sources of financial aid: federal government (Title IV funds), state governments, Bethel University, and private third-party organizations (i.e., Dollars for Scholars). Financial aid is refunded in accordance with policies established by each entity. Refunds are first calculated for federal funds, then state funds, then Bethel/third-party funds.
Students who withdraw from all classes during the 100 percent tuition refund period (first five days of the semester) are presumed to have not attended their classes. These students will receive a full refund of all their financial aid unless they complete a Supplemental Withdrawal Form (available in the Office of Student Life), documenting their attendance at each class. Upon receipt of the Supplemental Withdrawal Form, the federal financial aid refund policy will be calculated using the last date of class attendance as the official date of withdrawal. If students receive a full (100%) refund of tuition, they are ineligible for any state, institutional, or private sources of financial aid.
Sample refund calculation. Because there are several different refund policies involved in most withdrawals, students may still owe money to the school after all calculations are completed. Students considering withdrawal are encouraged to visit a financial aid counselor and simulate the financial effect of withdrawing on a computer spreadsheet before officially withdrawing from the university.
Suppose a student is enrolled full time and withdraws from all classes on the 11th day (Thursday of the second week) of a 109-day semester. The student lived on campus and had a meal plan. Sample charges and financial aid are listed in the “original” columns below. After applying all the refund calculations, this student will receive a refund of $1,042.
| Institutional Charges | Original | Refund % | Refund $ | Net Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,200 | 75% | ($9,150) | $3,050 |
| Room | $2,200 | 75% | ($1,650) | $550 |
| Class Fee (e.g., lab) | $50 | 0% | 0 | $50 |
| Meal Plan | $1,490 | Prorated | ($1,149) | $341 |
| Student Activity Fee | $55 | 0% | 0 | $55 |
| Total Charges | $15,995 | ($11,949) | $4,046 |
| Financial Aid and Cash | Original | Refund % | Refund $ | Net Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Stafford Loan | ($2,750) | -100% | $2,750 | $0 |
| Federal Pell Grant | ($1,300) | -31% | $409 | ($891) |
| Minnesota State Grant | ($1,900) | -94% | $1,779 | ($121) |
| Minnesota SELF Loan | ($750) | -94% | $702 | ($48) |
| Bethel Grant | ($2,500) | -75% | $1,875 | ($625) |
| Private Scholarship | ($500) | -75% | $375 | ($125) |
| Sub-total | ($9,700) | $7,890 | ($1,810) | |
| Cash Paid | ($3,000) | 0 | 0 | ($3,000) |
| Total Payments on Account | ($12,700) | $7,890 | ($4,810) |
| Summary | Original Bill | Refund $ | New Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Charges | $14,870 | ($11,102) | $3,768 |
| Total Payments on Account | ($12,700) | $7,890 | ($4,810) |
| Difference | $2,170* | ($3,212) | ($1,042)** |
* Prior to withdrawal this student owed $2,170 his/her Bethel account.
** After withdrawal this student will receive a refund of $1,042 from his/her Bethel account.