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.