make your goals more affordable.

Financial Aid funds to include grants, loans, scholarships, etc. are scheduled to be disbursed 14 days after the start of the term as long as the student satisfies the following items:

• Your participation in classes is verified
• Your award matches enrollment (if not, you will need to be repackaged to meet enrollment)
• You meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

Once financial aid funds are disbursed to a student’s account, and all university debts are paid, Bellevue University will release any remaining funds (refund) to TouchNet. All BU student refunds are then distributed by TouchNet. These funds will be sent to TouchNet within 14 days of appearing on a student’s account. Thereafter, refund processing times are determined by a student’s refund preference.

Your funds will be received by the University electronically and will be applied to your student account. Any remaining funds will be credited and distributed to you by TouchNet. Visit TouchNet to select your method of refund processing.

Prior to the university payment due date, you can request a payment plan. Please contact Bruin Support Services for assistance.

For more information about receiving your financial aid funds visit the Refunds page.

You can estimate the cost of your degree using our Net Price Calculator.

• Submit and resolve outstanding documents within 7 days
• Submit your updated FAFSA beginning October 1st
• Submit syllabus acknowledgment during your first week of class

The amount of financial aid you qualify for is determined by assessing what you may be able to pay toward your education as well as any other financial resources available to you. The Bellevue University financial aid team receives this information from your FAFSA. Based on your estimated costs to attend per term, you may also be able to borrow additional funds to cover your living and other educational costs. This information is displayed in your financial aid portal.

Financial aid funds, including grants, loans, and scholarships, will be distributed (or “disbursed”) 14 days after the start of the term as long as you meet the qualifications.

Sometimes you may find it necessary to withdraw/drop from a course before the end of a term. If you drop a class or totally withdraw you may cease to be eligible for financial aid or for a refund. A portion of your financial aid may need to be recovered and refunded to the appropriate program. You can learn more here.

You can access a multitude of forms relating to financial aid using our Financial Aid Forms page.

1098-T is an information form filed with the IRS. It is an annual statement that the federal government requires colleges and universities to issue to applicable students. Your 1098-T will disclose the total dollar amount paid by you, the student, for qualified tuition and related expenses in a single tax year. You can read more 1098-T information here.

You must adhere to a code of conduct as well as demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to receive financial aid. If you are using federal loans, you may need to sign a Master Promissory Note and complete Direct Loan Entrance counseling before receiving your loan.

• Master Promissory Note Counseling
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Financial Aid Code of Conduct

If you work in certain non-profit or government jobs, such as a teacher, firefighter, or military personnel, you may qualify to have your loans completely forgiven after 10 years of payments through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information about eligibility and requirements, visit the PSLF page.