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1 Financial Aid Application CAPS GS Sem College of Arts and Sciences () College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) Graduate School (GS) Seminary Use this form apply for financial aid only if you are unable complete the online application process at bethel.edu/financial-aid. The online application is the preferred method of applying and allows for expedited processing. Please allow 2-3 weeks of additional processing time when completing this paper form. Part 1. Student Information Personal Information Name: First Middle Last Bethel ID#: Social Security #: Date of Birth: Home Address: Street City State Zip Country (if not USA) Home Phone: Cell Phone: Gender: Male Female Anticipated completion/graduation date: Marital Status Marital Status: Single Married/Remarried Divorced/Separated Widowed Date you were married, separated, divorced, or widowed: (If married after 12/31/2013, send a copy of marriage license financial aid office at Bethel University) If married, please provide your previous name (if your name changed): Spouse s Name: Page 1 of 6

Please allow 2-3 weeks of additional processing time when completing this paper form. Part 1.

2 Part 2. Please complete only the section for the specific school you will attend Students ONLY: Where do you plan live during the academic year? Fall 2014: Campus housing Off campus, away from home With parents or relatives With spouse Study abroad Spring 2015: Campus housing Off campus, away from home With parents or relatives With spouse Study abroad Intended degree at Bethel: Bachelor s degree Associate s degree Certificate Licensure only Non-degree-seeking (only random courses) How many credits do you plan take each term? ( is a typical load) Fall 2014 (15) Interim 2015 (3) Spring 2015 (15) Summer 2015 (optional) Are you a National Merit Finalist? Yes No Family Members Who Attend(ed) Bethel List the name(s) and relation you of family members who have attended (or currently attend) Bethel. Name: Relation: Name: Relation: Name: Relation: Parent in Full-Time Ministry If either of your parents is a full-time pasr or missionary, please provide the following information for that parent (required for Ministerial Scholarship). Name: Job Title: Employer and denomination: CAPS CAPS Students ONLY: Intended degree at Bethel: Bachelor s degree (B.A./B.S./B.S.N.) Licensure only Certificate Associate s degree (A.A., not pursuing bachelor s degree) Non-degree-seeking (only random courses) Enrollment Level Financial aid eligibility may vary depending on how many credits you take each term. Federal Direct Loan eligibility requires halftime enrollment and attendance (at least 6 credits per term). The amount of Federal Pell Grant and Minnesota State Grant varies depending on the number of credits you take during the term. Please tell us what cohort you are in and the number of credits you will take. Cohort : Credits: Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Page 2 of 6

Study abroad Intended degree at Bethel: Bachelor s degree Associate s degree Certificate Licensure only Non-degree-seeking (only random courses) How many credits do you plan take each term?

3 CAPS and CAPS Students ONLY: Prior Education At the beginning of the fall 2014 semester, how many credits will you have earned? Fewer than 30 credits (freshman) credits (sophomore) credits (junior) 90+ credits (senior) Post Baccalaureate (completed requirements for at least 1 bachelor s degree) If you have already earned your first bachelor s degree, please complete the following: Graduation year: Where completed: Bethel Other: Degree Received: B.A. B.S. Other: Parent Information Father/Stepfather Father/Stepfather s name: Occupation: Postsecondary degree earned: None, did not attend college None, attended college, but no degree Associate s degree Bachelor s degree Graduate/professional degree Unknown Mother/Stepmother Mother/Stepmother s name: Occupation: Postsecondary degree earned: None, did not attend college None, attended college, but no degree Associate s degree Bachelor s degree Graduate/professional degree Unknown Previous Institutions Attended Information List all post-high school institutions you have attended, even if you did not receive aid or credit. Check the PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment Options) box if you earned college credit for any coursework while still enrolled in high school. List in order attended. School/City/State PSEO Dates Attended Degree Received Page 3 of 6

earned your first bachelor s degree, please complete the following: Graduation year: Where completed: Bethel Other: Degree Received: B.A. B.S.

4 GS GS Students ONLY: Intended degree at Bethel: MBA MS in Physician Assistant MS in Nurse Midwifery MA or MS (other) Ed.D. Licensure only Certificate only Enrollment Level Financial aid eligibility may vary depending on how many credits you take each term. Students pursuing a master s or docrate degree must take at least 3 credits per term borrow a Federal Direct Loan. Students pursuing licensure only may be required take at least 6 credits per term borrow a Federal Direct Loan. Please tell us what cohort you are in and the number of credits you will take. Cohort : Credits: Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Sem Seminary Students ONLY: Campus Location: Saint Paul, MN San Diego, CA Delivery System: Traditional InMinistry SemPM D. Min. Year in seminary in : Enrollment Level Financial aid eligibility may vary depending on how many credits you take each term. Loan eligibility requires enrollment of at least 3 credits per term. Grants and scholarships require enrollment of at least 6 credits per term (fall and spring only). Please tell us how many credits you will take. Credits: Fall 2014 Interim 2015 Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Seminary students who are pursuing a master s degree, please answer the following questions: Did you graduate from Bethel University s College of Arts and Sciences () or College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) within the last 12 months? Yes No Are you a member of a Converge Worldwide (BGC) church? Yes No Are you a member or employee of an official ministry partner church or organization? Yes No Note: A separate application is required for the Ministry Partnership Scholarship: Are you a Kern Scholarship recipient? Yes No Page 4 of 6

Students pursuing a master s or docrate degree must take at least 3 credits per term borrow a Federal Direct Loan.

5 Part 3. Resources Please indicate the source and amount of any funding you will receive for the academic year. If you are unsure of the amounts at this time or if you later receive additional funds, notify the financial aid office when you know these amounts. Bethel University Tuition Benefit Are you eligible for the Bethel University Tuition Benefit (e.g. Bethel employees, spouse, or dependent)? No Yes, Bethel employee name: Employee ID#: Church Scholarship Scholarship source or name: Amount for : $ Military Benefits Will you receive military benefits in ? No Yes Employer Reimbursement Will you receive reimbursement from your employer for educational expenses? No Yes, Employer name: Amount for : $ Other Private Grants and Scholarships List any other private grants or scholarships not yet listed. Do NOT include Bethel grants and scholarships. Please use additional space if needed. Scholarship source/name: Amount for : $ Scholarship source/name: Amount for : $ Scholarship source/name: Amount for : $ students: Does your church plan apply for the Matching Partnership Scholarship from Bethel? No Yes, see for details. Students: Tuition Exchange Waiver Are you eligible for a Tuition Exchange Waiver (e.g. your parent is employed at a school participating in the Tuition Exchange Program)? No Yes, Participating School Name: Part 4. FAFSA Do you want apply for educational loans? (answer required) Yes No Do you want apply for need-based grants, such as the Bethel Grant? (answer required) Yes No Answering yes either question allows us consider you for all types of financial aid. In addition, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov. Bethel s FAFSA code is Page 5 of 6

Bethel University Tuition Benefit Are you eligible for the Bethel University Tuition Benefit (e.g. Bethel employees, spouse, or dependent)?

6 Part 5. Additional Comments Optional. Feel free provide any additional information that will help the financial aid office process your application. Part 6. Authorization and Signature ALL Students must complete: I authorize the financial aid office : discuss financial information with my biological/adoptive parents and their spouses (dependent students only); discuss financial information with my spouse (married students only); discuss financial aid information with donors who are funding my scholarships; and apply Title IV aid ward allowable educational expenses that are applied my student account, such as campus sre purchases that I charge my student account, parking permits, library fines, health insurance, and other goods and services provided by the school. If you do not agree with the above authorizations, please note any exceptions here: My signature below indicates that all the information reported is true and complete: Signature: Date: Please return this completed form by mail, fax, , or in person : Office of Financial Aid Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN fax: phone: ext finaid@bethel.edu web: bethel.edu/financial-aid Page 6 of 6

only); discuss financial information with my spouse (married students only); discuss financial aid information with donors who are funding my scholarships; and apply Title IV aid ward allowable

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