International Student Scholarships
Bethany Lutheran College has international student academic scholarships available to students studying with an F-1 visa.
How do I apply for an international student academic scholarship? Complete all the application requirements, and Bethany will inform you of your scholarship eligibility if and when you are accepted. No additional form is needed to request a scholarship. Over 95% of students receive a scholarship.
How much money are international student academic scholarships at Bethany worth? In most cases, scholarships will bring down your total annual cost to about $16,000-$21,000 for tuition, room, board (unlimited meal plan). and fees.
Is the scholarship renewable for 4 years of study? The scholarship automatically renews for 4 years if you meet standard academic and behavioral goals. Over 95% of scholarships are renewed.
Do I need to live on campus to keep my scholarship? Living with people from all over the world is part of the educational experience at Bethany. If you choose to live off campus after the first year, the costs that you pay to Bethany will decrease by around 5,000 USD (about 2,500 USD per semester). When considering the cost of rent, food, utilities and transportation around town, many students find that living on campus is a lower cost.
Are there tuition increases each year? Typically, college costs increase with inflation each year. Therefore, while your scholarship will stay the same, your total cost is likely to increase slightly each year.
Do other universities also offer scholarships to international students? Some universities offer scholarships to international students, but many don’t offer anything.
Sports Bethany’s international student scholarships are open to all international students. There are no athletic scholarships. Scholarships are for any international student who academically qualifies. Whether you participate in athletics or not, the scholarship you are awarded will stay the same.
Other Costs to Consider
Costs per year (two semesters) may include:
- Health insurance ($800 to $2,000)
- Flights and other transportation ($1,000 to $2,500)
- Textbooks ($400 to $900)
- Government visa application fee ($350)
- Stay over Christmas break ($250)
- Food during Christmas break ($200 to $400)
- Shopping ($500 to $4,000)