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Refunds for the Doctor of Ministry ProgramA student registered in the Doctor of Ministry program isbilled for the entire program in a quarterly installment basis.There is no provision for a tuition refund in the event ofwithdrawal or termination from the program. If a studentwithdraws, or is terminated from the program, any futurequarterly billing installments will cease, and the student willbe responsible for any outstanding balance on his or herstudent account.Students who believe individual circumstances warrant exceptionsfrom published refund policy should address theirappeals to the APAAC through the Office of the Registrar.Refunds—San DiegoIn accordance with California law, application, registration,and tuition fees are fully refundable up to three full days followingthe date of payment of those fees, provided that thestudent has not attended classes, participated in educationalactivities, or utilized any educational materials or servicesof the seminary, and provided that the student files a writtencancellation form with the associate registrar.If a student begins classes and then withdraws, and does notcancel enrollment within three days following the paymentof fees, monies will be refunded according to the followingpolicy:After one week.................................................................. 90%After two weeks................................................................ 80%After three weeks.............................................................. 70%After four weeks............................................................... 60%After five weeks................................................................ 50%After six weeks.........................................................No refundNote: Specific refund schedules for courses less than 10weeks in length are published in the course brochures.Refunds—Seminary of the EastBefore the first day of the quarter................................... 100%On the first day of class.................................................... 95%After 1st day of class......................................................... 90%On or after 2nd class meeting........................................... 80%On or after 3rd class meeting........................................... 60%On or after 4th class meeting........................................... 40%On or after 5th class meeting..................................No refundStudents dropping a course that meets on a block schedulewill be granted refunds on a prorated basis with two weeksequal to one meeting on the standard refund policy.Students dropping a course that meets through the entireacademic year will be granted refunds on a prorated basiswith three weeks equal to one meeting on the standardrefund policy.Financial AidPrinciplesThe financial aid program at Bethel Seminary is designedto assist students who have limited resources and to aidstudents in financial planning for their seminary education.It is hoped that each student will be able to work out afinancial plan that avoids undue financial pressure, excessiveemployment, or unmanageable indebtedness. The student isresponsible for his or her educational and living expenses.However, the seminary seeks to assist the student in meetingexpenses through a combination of grants, scholarships,loans, and employment.The financial aid program is based on the following principles,which have been approved by the Association ofTheological Schools:1. The primary purpose of a financial aid program for theologicalstudents is to assist in their educational preparationfor church occupations and to make possible theenrollment of promising candidates by providing assistanceto students who demonstrate financial need.2. Financial need is defined as the difference between thetotal cost of attending seminary and the amount of theresources available to the student.3. Financial assistance consists of grants-in-aid, loans, employment,and scholarships.4. The family of a student, whether the student is unmarriedor married, is expected to make every reasonableeffort to assist the student with his or her educationalexpenses.5. Students are expected to provide a major share of theirexpenses through savings and other assets or throughwork where feasible.6. In the case of a married student with no children, thespouse who has completed formal education normallyis expected to be gainfully employed. The spouse’s totalearnings are to be considered as a part of the total familyincome. Because of the importance of this source of income,student couples who hope for financial aid shouldnot normally anticipate that increased aid will offset lossof income resulting from having children.7. The student’s home church is encouraged to assist withthe costs of preparation for the ministry in cases wherethe student demonstrates financial need.8. Financial assistance is granted on the basis of need on ayear-to-year basis, with reapplication and review each year.9. In cases where a student receives outside aid in the formof grants, scholarships, or other awards, the seminary reservesthe right to adjust Bethel’s gift aid so that the totalaward does not exceed the student’s tuition charges.Sources of Financial AidSources of financial aid include gift aid from Bethel in theform of grants and/or scholarships; Federal Stafford Loans,both subsidized and unsubsidized; employment on or offcampus; denominational and/or local church grants; andmilitary benefits.St. Paul • San Diego • Seminary of the East97