2022:08:10 MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Bethel University has announced a partnership with the National Football League
Alumni Association starting in the fall 2022 semester.

NFL Alumni members, along with their spouses and dependents, will receive a discounted tuition rate that
is applicable to both the on-campus and online degree programs offered by the College of Arts and
Sciences and the College of Professional Studies through the university. Bethel is one of only three
universities that are partnered with the association.

The NFL Alumni Association was founded in 1967 by former NFL players and is now comprised of
thousands of retired players, coaches, administrators, executives, cheerleaders and avid fans. Through
their missions, “Caring for Kids,” “Caring for Our Community,” and “Caring for Our Own,” members are
provided with robust benefits and connections while supporting numerous non-profit organizations
working to improve the lives of children.

With 42 different chapters across the country, Tennessee’s chapter of the NFL Alumni Association in
particular is well-established, which helped spur the discussion of partnership between the organization
and the university. Through educational partnerships, NFL alumni are offered the opportunity to finish
their education that may have been paused during their athletic career.

“As the NFL Alumni strives to support former players in retirement, making resources like Bethel
University available to our membership and their families is what we are all about,” said NFL Alumni
Association CEO Beasley Reece.

Dr. Joshua Greer, director of admissions for the College of Professional Studies, spearheaded the
partnership and is looking forward to the opportunities Bethel will be able to provide the former players
and their families.

“It’s amazing that Bethel gets to work with the most well-respected retired player organization in
professional sports,” Greer said.

For Michael Jasper, Bethel’s head football coach and associate athletic director of internal operations, this
partnership is particularly exciting.