Account Billing & Payment | Bethel University Student Financial Services Account Billing & Payment Account Billing & Payment Account Billing & Payment Payment Plans University Financial Agreement Refunds Pay Your Bill Students are required to pay all tuition and fees by the published payment deadline each semester. This page explains how to make a payment, when payments are due, and what to do if you have questions about your student account. Payment Deadlines Bethel has two payment deadlines each semester: one for students who registered during the priority/early registration period of the previous semester or during summer orientation for new students, and a later deadline for students who register during open registration at the beginning of the semester. Students must pay their balance in full or have a payment plan in place by the deadline. Failure to do so may result in the dropping of your class schedule and the inability to participate in extracurricular activities. Summer 2026 Deadlines Deadline Date First Summer Term June 4, 2026 Second Summer Term July 9, 2026 Fall 2026 Deadlines Deadline Date Payment Deadline for Priority/Early Registration August 26, 2026 Payment Deadline for Open Registration September 2, 2026 Last day to add/drop without a "W" grade (100% refund) August 25, 2026 Spring 2027 Deadlines Deadline Date Payment Deadline for Priority/Early Registration January 19, 2027 Payment Deadline for Open Registration January 25, 2027 Last day to add/drop without a "W" grade (100% refund) January 15, 2027 Summer 2027 Deadlines Deadline Date First Summer Term June 3, 2027 Second Summer Term July 8, 2027 How to Pay Bethel University offers several convenient ways to pay your student account balance. Bethel University uses an electronic statement and billing system. Billing statements are sent to all registered students via their Bethel student email and are available in their Student ePortal under My Ledger. Paper statements are not mailed. Students should check their Bethel email regularly for billing notifications and account updates. Bethel accepts American Express, Discover, Visa, and Master Card Pay Online (Credit/Debit Card) Make a one-time credit or debit card payment through your Student ePortal. After you log in to your portal, scroll down to Administrative Services and click My Ledger. View your balance, and click the payment link to pay your balance. You will need your student email, BUID (student ID) and your account balance when you click the link. Make a Payment Online Pay by Mail (Check or Money Order) Mail your payment to the Student Financial Services Office. Include the student's name and student ID number on the check or money order. Mail to: Bethel University Student Financial Services, 325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN 38201 Pay in Person (Credit/Debit Card, Check, Money Order) Visit the Student Financial Services in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the McKenzie campus. Cash, check, and money order are accepted. Student Financial Services is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Monthly Payment Plan Bethel University offers interest-free monthly payment plans allowing you to spread your semester balance into manageable monthly installments rather than paying the full amount by the payment deadline. Plans are available each semester and require enrollment online through Nelnet Campus Commerce and in-person at Student Financial Services. Learn more about Payment Plans Third-Party Billing Third party billing plans are available for students of employers approved for direct billing, active duty military personnel, civilian government contract employees, and students’ eligible benefits pursuant to the Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Students will be required to comply with the terms and conditions of the cash plan if employment ceases or the employer ceases to remit payments as agreed. The following documentation is required to be filed by the due date for the third-party billing plan: • Employer’s voucher approved by Bethel OR authorized military or government assistance vouchers Employer Tuition Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement from an employer is an acceptable financial option. However, it is subject to the following conditions: • The student must make acceptable arrangements through one of the other financial options to pay all tuition and fees during the initial deferral period. Thereafter, tuition reimbursement proceeds will be applied to future enrollment periods. • Complete documentation of terms and conditions of the employer’s reimbursement plan. • A completed Tuition Reimbursement Certificate and Authorization Form which allows Bethel to automatically charge the student’s credit card in the event full reimbursement is not paid by the employer. Students must be advised that terms and conditions are not contingent upon the completion of a course or the receipt of a grade and that the credit card will be charged for any amount necessary to repay Bethel 100% of the amount due. If a credit card is declined twice this will terminate this financial option and the student will be required to comply with the terms and conditions of the cash plan. The following documentation is required to be filed for the Tuition Reimbursement Plan: • Tuition Reimbursement Certificate and Authorization Form • Credit Card Authorization to Charge Form • Copy of Employer’s Tuition Reimbursement Plan Education Using Veterans Service Benefits Any covered individual will be able to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates: • The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution. • 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility. Bethel University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33. Financial Terms & Conditions By registering for courses at Bethel University, you agree to the terms of the University Financial Agreement. This agreement outlines your responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other charges assessed to your student account by the published payment deadlines. Read the full financial agreement What Happens If I Don't Pay? Students who do not pay their semester bill or set up a payment plan by their indicated payment deadline will have their class schedule dropped and will be unable to participate in extracurricular activities, including Athletics and Renaissance. Within five (5) business days: If a student pays their bill or establishes a payment plan within five (5) business days of the deadline, their class schedule will be reinstated and they will be able to resume participation in extracurricular activities. After five (5) business days: If payment is not made and no payment plan is established within five (5) business days, the student will be withdrawn from the University and will be required to move out of their residence hall. Returned payments: A returned check or ACH payment will incur a $25 fee. Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. If you stop attending classes, you must formally withdraw through the Registrar's Office to avoid being charged for the full semester. Financial Aid for Traditional Undergraduate Students Phone: (731) 352-6418 Email: financial-aid@bethelu.edu Financial Aid for Adult Degree & Graduate Students Phone: (844) 415-2151 (toll-free) Email: studentsupport@bethelu.edu Student Accounts & Billing Phone: (731) 352-4050 Email: businessoffice@bethelu.edu View the Student ePortal Need Help? We’ve got folks ready to help. Call (731) 352-4000 or send us an email