Undergraduate Catalogue
Aid for Continuing Students
Bentley financial aid decisions are made on an academic-year basis. Students must apply in each subsequent year and meet the published deadlines. Financial aid can be higher or lower in future years if family circumstances change. Amounts of aid may be decreased at any time if additional information indicates that such adjustment is appropriate. Aid is usually reduced if a student drops below full-time registration status, which is at least 12 credits each semester. Students must be enrolled in at least two courses (six credits) each semester to be eligible for almost any funding, including work and federal loans.
Prior to awarding an institutional grant, Bentley expects a minimum self-help contribution from all students who receive financial aid to meet financial need. The amount of the self-help contribution varies, but self-help funds will be offered first. It is important to note that even though your GPA may be high, if your need is low, loans and work will still be awarded first to meet your need, possibly eliminating grant funding from your award.
Also, as college costs increase over time, the university will increase its total grant/scholarship support and the minimum self-help contribution expected for all students. Students with GPAs of less than 2.0 are not eligible for either federal or institutional financial aid. Please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section (below) for more information.
