Student Resources

The mission of the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) is to foster the personal and professional development of physician assistant students, encourage educational excellence, and advocate for student and professional issues.

The purpose of the society shall be to serve as the official organization for the students to promote academic achievement, clinical excellence, the physician assistant as a member of the health care delivery team.

For more information about the PA Program Student Society, call (731) 407-7663.

Student Financial Services supports all PA students with financial aid and billing-related needs, including FAFSA processing, loan counseling, and student account management. The office is located on Bethel’s main campus in McKenzie, inside the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment. For questions about financial aid, reach out to financial-aid@bethelu.edu. For billing or student account assistance, contact billingoffice@bethelu.edu.

Bethel University is here to assist veterans, reservists, guardsmen, active-duty service members, and dependents with the education benefits they have earned through service. For additional information, please visit Bethel University Office of Veteran Affairs or email at bumilitary@bethelu.edu.

Bethel University’s Office of International Students is here to assist international students with their immigration needs. 

An international student is defined as an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or national and is studying temporarily in the country. This status typically requires a non-immigrant visa, such as the F-1 visa for academic study or the M-1 visa for vocational study. International students are generally recognized as non-immigrants who come to the U.S. solely for the purpose of completing their education at SEVPcertified institutions. 

In addition, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a work authorization that allows F-1 international students to gain practical experience directly related to their major. It is an integral part of an established curriculum and must be approved by the student’s Designated School Official (DSO). 

Students must obtain CPT for every semester that involves clinical rotations. If a student has questions or concerns about immigration matters or CPT please email the Primary Designated School Official for international program at jentb@bethelu.edu.