Tuition & Aid

Transfer Students Tuition & Fees

• Part-Time & Summer Tuition

  Fall and Spring Part-Time Tuition

  
  

  Part-time (1-11 hours) Tuition	$525 per credit hour
  Incidental Fee Part-time	$57 per credit hour

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  Summer Tuition

  
  

  Undergraduate Programs (excluding Nursing)	$263 per credit hour
  Nursing Program	$525 per credit hour

• Residence Hall Rates

  Private rooms must be paid in full by financial aid or out of pocket prior to moving in

  
  

  Residence Hall	Per Semester	Per Year
  Private (Single) Room (West, McDonald)	$5,066	$10,132
  Private (Single) Room (Prosser, University, Heritage)	$5,260	$10,520
  Double Room (West, McDonald, Wildcat Cove)	$3,114	$6,228
  Double Room (Prosser, University, Heritage)	$3,238	$6,476

• Meal Plan Options

  Full Meal Plan

  
  

  This plan offers the lowest cost per meal and guarantees meals on a regular basis.

  
  

  Meals per Week*..................................... 19
  Dining Bucks** .................................... $0.00
  Cost per Semester....................... $2,290.00

  
  

  100 Block Meal Plan

  
  

  Designed for commuters and students residing at Wildcat Cove who wish to eat in the Dining Hall or at other locations on campus as their schedule permits.

  
  

  Total Meals* ........................................... 100
  Dining Bucks** ................................ $130.00
  Cost per Semester....................... $1,245.00

  
  
  

  50 Block Meal Plan

  
  

  Designed for commuters only who wish to eat in the Dining Hall or at other locations on campus as their schedule permits.

  
  

  Total Meals* ............................................. 50
  Dining Bucks** .................................. $60.00
  Cost per Semester.......................... $660.00

  
  
  

  15 Meal Plan

  
  

  Designed for students who rarely eat breakfast or are absent from campus on the weekends.

  
  

  Meals per Week*..................................... 15
  Dining Bucks** .................................. $80.00
  Cost per Semester ...................... $2,190.00

  
  
  

  10 Meal Plan

  
  

  Designed for students who may skip a meal during the week and who travel on the weekend.

  
  

  Meals per Week*..................................... 10
  Dining Bucks** ................................ $200.00
  Cost per Semester ...................... $2,215.00

  
  
  

  5 Meal Plan

  
  

  Designed for commuters and on-campus students whose schedule only permits them to eat in the Dining Hall once a day (student teachers for example) and/or who would rather eat at another location on campus.

  
  

  Meals per Week*....................................... 5
  Dining Bucks** ................................ $475.00
  Cost per Semester………………..$1,915.00

  
  
  
  

  * In the Dining Hall
  ** Can be used at any dining location on campus

  
  
  

  All students residing in campus housing must have a meal plan. There is no refund for meals missed. Any meals left unused will expire at the end of each semester, including “Dining Bucks”.

  
  

  Meal plans are non-transferable.

  
  

  If classes are confirmed in the student ePortal prior to selecting a meal plan the default plan rate will be automatically selected and cannot be changed.

• Books

  $34 per credit hour

  
  

  Students enrolled in on-campus undergraduate programs will be charged for books based on their registered number of credit hours. PAR courses are excluded from this charge. Students can choose to opt-out of this book program no later than August 31, 2025.

  
  

  For more information or to opt-out visit the Barnes and Noble Book Program website.
  
  NUR courses are not included in this fee)

• Student Insurance

  All students are required to have health insurance coverage. If you already have a plan, you’ll need to submit proof and complete the waiver process online to avoid being charged for the university’s student insurance plan. All international students are required to purchase student insurance.

  
  

  To waive the insurance, visit www.studentinsurance.com/Client/1415. Be sure to print or save your confirmation page—this is your proof that the waiver was submitted. Please note: uploading your insurance card alone won’t waive the charge.

  
  

  2025–2026 Student Insurance Cost

  
  

  Annual (Fall, Spring & Summer): $1,667
  Fall Only: $735
  Spring & Summer Only: $932

  
  
  
  

  Important Note: Insurance must be paid in full by Financial Aid or out of pocket prior to class start or Athletic/Renaissance participation, whichever starts first.

• Other Fees (if applicable)

  Other Fees:
  

  
  

  Drop/Withdrawal Fee: $25

  
  

  Late Registration Fee (registration after August 15): $100

  
  

  Audit a class: $263 per credit hour. Free if over age 65

  
  

  Challenge Exam Credit: $80 per credit hour

  
  

  Graduation Fee: $100

  
  

  
  Overload hour charge:

  
  

  $525 per credit hour for every hour over 18

  
  

  Exempt from overload charge: MUP courses, PAR courses, Theater Practicum, REL 210, REL 310, REL 410, ESL Skills Workshop, MUS 380, MUS 381, MUS 480, MUS 481, COE 250

  
  

  Class Fees:

  
  

  Applied Music Fees (MUP courses / Private Music Lessons)

  
  
  

  1 credit hour: $135

  
  

  2 credit hours: $270

  
  

  EDU - Praxis Test cost can be located at https://www.ets.org/ Add $20 for the study materials.

  
  

  HEA 312: First Aid $40

  
  

  HEA 330: Prevention Care of Athletic Injuries $30

  
  

  HSC 230: Emergency Care in Sport and Physical Activity $35

  
  

  Nursing Lab Fee: $100 --- NUR 300, NUR 311, NUR 322, NUR 326, NUR 334, NUR 410, NUR 414, NUR 418, NUR 424, NUR 430

  
  

  NUR 326, NUR 334, NUR 422, NUR 424: $30 Drug Screen

  
  

  NUR 422 Lab Fee: $110

  
  

  NUR 311: Malpractice Insurance $18, ATI Test Fees $1650.00, Nursing Central $270, National Student Nurse Assoc. $50, Drug Screen $30

  
  

  NUR 418: Malpractice Insurance $18, ATI Test Fees $1650.00, National Student Nurse Association $50, Drug Screen $30

  
  

  PED 100: Martial Arts $50

  
  

  SPM 452: Experiential Learning in Sports Management $100

Applying for Scholarships & Financial Aid

• 1. Submit your FAFSA

  Complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. The FAFSA opens on October 1 of each year. Bethel’s priority deadline to file the FAFSA is February 1. Bethel has limited funds and filing your FAFSA before the priority deadline will allow us to award the maximum funds possible.

  
  

  To make sure we receive your information, include Bethel University’s Title IV school code — 003480 — on your application. This helps our Financial Aid Office begin creating your aid package as soon as possible.

• 2. Check your Student Aid Report

  After you submit your FAFSA, you’ll receive a Student Aid Summary (SAS) by email from the U.S. Department of Education. Be sure to review it carefully for accuracy and follow any instructions provided. If you notice any errors, make the necessary corrections and submit an updated FAFSA. Bethel will automatically receive your information from the federal processor.

  
  

  Verification
  
  If you’ve been selected for verification, you’ll see an asterisk next to your Student Aid Index (SAI) on your SAS. Our financial aid team will be in contact with you to walk you through the steps to complete the process.

• 3. Apply for other Bethel Scholarships

  When you apply to Bethel, you will automatically be considered our Academic Merit Scholarships. Some Bethel scholarships may require a separate application.
  
  Students interested in Athletics should indicate their interest through one of Bethel's coaches, an information request or through their application. Bethel's Athletics program will then assess the student's athletic talent and award a scholarship offer. Students are required to sign a contract to accept their scholarship offer.

  
  

  
  Students interested in Renaissance should indicate their interest in the program through an information request or through their application. Students who successfully audition and are offered a Renaissance scholarship are required to sign a contract to accept their scholarship offer.
  

• 4. Sign Contracts (if applicable)

  Students who have been offered a contract from Athletics or Renaissance must sign their scholarship contracts before their financial aid can be awarded.
  
  When you receive your contract, please be sure to read it carefully and make note of any requirements necessary to retain your scholarship.
  
  Once you have filed your FAFSA and signed your contract, Bethel's financial aid office can complete your financial aid package.
  

• 5. Receive your Financial Aid Offer & Sign your Financial Aid Contract

  Once you've completed your FAFSA, Bethel's financial aid office will notify you of your financial aid award. Once you receive your award, please read it closely and retain it for your records.
  
  You'll need to accept your Financial Aid Contract in the application portal before your financial aid can be awarded.

Available Bethel Scholarships

Federal Work Study & Grants

• Federal Work Study

  Federal Work Study is not a scholarship or grant, but rather an opportunity to work and earn funds for educational expenses. It is awarded based on federal need per the FAFSA. The average work assignments are ten hours per week.

• Grants

  Bethel Opportunity Grant

  
  

  Bethel Opportunity Grants vary in amount and are awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA.
  

  
  

  Contiguous County Grant

  
  

  Contiguous County Grants are awarded to students whose permanent address per the FAFSA is in Carroll County or one of the seven contiguous counties (Benton, Decatur, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Madison, or Weakley).
  

  
  

  Cumberland Presbyterian Grant

  
  

  Cumberland Presbyterian Grants are awarded to active members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. An application documenting membership for at least one year must be submitted.
  

  
  

  Federal Pell Grant

  
  

  The Federal Pell Grant provides a foundation for financial assistance. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA need analysis process. Award amounts are determined by the SAI calculated on the FAFSA and number of credit hours taken each semester. Pell Grants are limited to twelve semesters or its equivalent.
  

  
  

  Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

  
  

  The Federal SEOG Grant is based on need and is awarded to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Students who receive SEOG must also be Federal Pell Grant recipients.
  

  
  

  TEACH Grant

  
  

  The TEACH Grant is for students who plan to teach or are currently teaching in high need subject areas. If a student receives the grant but does not fulfill the stringent requirements of the program, the grant amount received becomes a loan with accrued interest compounded from the time of initial disbursement of the grant.
  

  
  

  Tennessee Student Assistance Award Grant

  
  

  A TSAA Grant is awarded by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible undergraduate students who are Tennessee residents and demonstrate financial need.
  

Loans

• How do I apply for Federal Direct Loans?

  As with other types of Federal Student Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be awarded Federal Direct Loans. Once a student has been awarded Direct Loans and they choose to accept them, they must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling. If a parent or caregiver chooses to seek a Direct Parent Plus Loan, they must complete a credit check.

• Types of Federal Direct Loans

  Subsidized Loans

  
  

  These are need-based loans for undergraduate students. The government pays the interest while you’re in school at least half-time. Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half-time.

  
  

  Unsubsidized Loans

  
  

  These are available to all eligible students, regardless of financial need. Interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed, and you’re responsible for all interest until the final payment. Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half-time.
  

• Parent PLUS Loans

  These credit-based loans are available to the parents of dependent undergraduate students. Students must complete a FAFSA each year to be eligible for these loans, and the parent must undergo a credit check.

  
  

  Parents can borrow up to the full cost of attendance (minus any other financial aid the student receives) to help pay for tuition, housing, and other education-related expenses.

  
  

  Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed unless the parent requests a deferment. A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is required.