Financial
Aid
Approximately 90% of Belhaven students receive financial
aid. Because Belhaven College aims to make a Christian education
possible for any student, we work with you and your family in
a financial partnership. Every Belhaven student benefits from
our commitment to offering high quality, affordable education
- an endeavor that begins with costs well below the national average
for four-year private colleges.
When you decide to apply for admission to the ASPIRE Accelerated
Degree Program, you will want to fill out the Belhaven Financial
Aid Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Upon completing these, you will be notified of your eligibility
to receive state
and federal
grants and loans. Click here for other
helpful
resources.
Financial Aid Checklist
Belhaven is cutting the cost of higher education and making it
affordable for working adults. Students should complete the following
procedures each year to receive financial aid:
- Apply for admission to Belhaven College if not currently enrolled.
- Submit the FAFSA (available at
www.fafsa.ed.gov).
VA and Military Benefits
Veterans and dependents of veterans may be eligible for benefits
for education under Title 38 of the United States Code. If you
are entitled to either VA or military benefits, submit a copy
of your Form DD214. Active members should submit DD295 forms.
To apply for benefits, you must complete the Application for Education
Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) available from the VA Office or Belhaven
College.
State
Financial Assistance Opportunities
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant: For Mississippi Residents enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students may apply online at the State Financial Aid website:
www.ihl.state.ms.us
Federal
Financial Assistance Opportunities
Federal Pell Grant: Eligibility and amount of award determined
by U.S. Department of Education based on individual need. No repayment
is required. Available for undergraduate programs only.
Federal Stafford Loan: Varying interest rates; repay six
months after leaving school.
Subsidized: Awarded on the basis of financial need.
If you qualify for a subsided loan, the Federal Government pays
interest on the loan while you are taking classes (varying interest
rates). Upon leaving school, there is a six month grace period
before repayment starts on the loan.
Unsubsidized: If you are awarded an unsubsidized loan,
you will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed
until it is paid in full. You can choose to pay the interest
or allow it to accrue while you are in school.
Where
to Find Additional Financial Information:
Belhaven College Adult Studies Office of Admission: 1-800-786-1779
Belhaven College Financial Aid Office: (601) 968-5933 or 1-800-960-5940 x5933
Financial Aid Information Center: 1-800-4FEDAID
FAFSA (paperless financial aid application):
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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