Whether you are just beginning the financial aid process, are needing to finish your loan counseling, or want to explore aid options, Bel-Rea’s Financial Aid Office is here to help.

Federal Financial Aid and Veteran’s Benefits are available to those who qualify. We are dedicated to making our veterinary technician program affordable to students who need help paying for college. In fact, 70-85% of our students choose to utilize some type of financial aid each year.

Looking into attending Bel-Rea? Please speak with an Admissions Advisor before starting the Financial Aid process – call (303) 751-8700 or (800) 950-8001 (toll free), or request information.

START HERE:

• STEP 1: Apply for admission to Bel-Rea
• STEP 2: Apply for financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid “FAFSA”.
  Click here for steps on filling out the FAFSA.
• STEP 3: Wait to hear from the Bel-Rea Financial Aid Office for your next steps (usually you will receive an email or a packet in the mail within a few weeks after you have successfully submitted your FAFSA.
• Veteran’s Education Benefits? Click here for information on veteran’s education benefits.
• Questions? Email financialaid@belrea.edu or Call us at (303) 751-8700 – (800) 950-8001 (toll free). Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (MST).
• Bel-Rea Applicants – please note: If you would like Bel-Rea’s staff to interact with someone throughout your application process, such as a parent, spouse, or counselor, please fill out this Information Release Form.

No Financial Aid needed? Contact the Financial Aid Office to complete a Cash Payment Plan Form and W-9S.

Federal School Code: 012670

Additional Resources:

• Higher Education Emergency Relief CARES Act Fund Report – Student Portion
  The following reports have been corrected. The corrections are marked in red:
  • June 30, 2021
  • December 31, 2020
  • March 31, 2021
  • June 30, 2021
  • March 31, 2022
  • July 31, 2022
• Higher Education Emergency Relief CARES Act Fund Report – Institutional Portion
  • September 30, 2020
  • December 31, 2020
  • March 31, 2021
  • June 30, 2021
  • March 31, 2022
  • June 20, 2022
• Bel-Rea Financial Aid Handbook
• Scholarships (General)
• Scholarships (Bel-Rea)
• Main Federal Student Aid Website
• Repayment Estimator
• Check your Direct Student Loan Balance
• Direct Student Loan Exit Counseling for Interns and Graduates
• Cancellation of Enrollment and Refund Policies
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Net Price Calculator
• Resolving Student Loan Disputes – The Ombudsman

For further information on this process please check in with your Financial Aid Advisor at Bel-Rea Institute.

Federal Direct Student Loans and Direct PLUS Loan Origination fees and interest rates:

• Interest rates for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025: Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans, 6.53%; Parent PLUS Loan, 9.08%.
• Origination fees for loans first disbursed on or after October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025: Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans, 1.057%; Parent PLUS Loan, 4.228%.