Apply for Aid
The timeline for applying for financial aid varies by the type of student.
Use the dropdown below to follow the appropriate process. This will help you receive the maximum consideration for scholarships and financial aid.
Application checklist for…
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Apply for admissions
- Apply to Calvin
- Apply by December 1 to have your application fee waived.
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Apply for need-based financial aid
Starting: January 1
- Obtain an FSA ID for both you and your parent at www.studentaid.gov.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to inform us of any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for Calvin.
- Search and apply for need-based named scholarships by January 31.
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Provide any FAFSA related documentation if prompted
- Starting early January, submit any requested documentation.
- Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.
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Receive your financial aid package
Starting: February
The moment you’ve been waiting for—see the aid available to you. Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.
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Confirm your enrollment
Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment by May 1
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Accept loans
Target date: May 15
- If you have paid your $300 deposit and it's after May 15 you may accept your loans (log in required).
- If you have trouble with your log in check the Calvin Information Technology page for new students.
Other Information
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Academic Scholarships
You will automatically be considered for academic scholarships upon admission to Calvin.
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Types of Aid
Explore all forms of aid
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Canadian Exchange Rate Grant
If you are a resident of Canada, this grant helps you pay your U.S. tuition bill in Canadian Dollars.
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First-year admissions checklist
View your full admissions checklist
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Apply for admission
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Apply for need-based financial aid
- Obtain an FSA ID for both you and your parent at www.studentaid.gov.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to inform us of any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for Calvin.
- Search and apply for our need-based named scholarships by January 31.
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Provide any FAFSA related documentation if prompted
- Starting early January, submit any requested documentation
- Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.
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Receive your financial aid package
Starting: February
The moment you’ve been waiting for--see the aid available to you. Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.
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Confirm your enrollment
Target date: May if you’re starting in the fall; December if you’re starting in the spring.
Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment.
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Accept loans
- If you have paid your $300 deposit and it's after December 15 (for Spring starts) or May 15 (for fall starts), you may accept your loans (log in required).
- If you have trouble with your log in check the Calvin Information Technology page for new students.
Other Information
-
Academic Scholarships
You will automatically be considered for academic scholarships upon admission.
-
Types of Aid
Explore all forms of aid.
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Transfer admissions checklist
View your full admissions checklist
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Canadian Exchange Rate Grant
If you are a resident of Canada, this grant helps you pay your U.S. tuition bill in Canadian Dollars.
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Apply for admission
- Apply to Calvin
- Apply by January 1 to have your application fee waived.
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Submit financial aid forms
Due date: April 1
- Complete the International Student Application for Financial Aid.
- Send supporting financial documentation (income and bank statements) to intladm@calvin.edu.
- Search and apply for our need-based named scholarships by January 31.
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Complete the financial review process
- Your immigration documents (I-20 form) will not be issued until we’ve determined your financial ability to cover costs.
- Financial aid forms and supporting documents will be reviewed by the international financial aid committee to determine eligibility for financial aid programs.
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Receive your financial aid package
Starting: February
The moment you’ve been waiting for--see the aid available to you. Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.
-
Confirm your enrollment
Target date: June 1
Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment.
Other Information
-
Academic Scholarships
You will automatically be considered for academic scholarships upon admission.
-
Types of Aid
Explore all forms of aid.
-
International admissions checklist
View your full admissions checklist.
-
Apply for admission
- Apply to Calvin
- Apply by January 1 to have your application fee waived.
-
Submit financial aid forms
Due date: April 1
- Complete the International Student Application for Financial Aid.
- Send supporting financial documentation (income and bank statements) to intladm@calvin.edu.
- Search and apply for our need-based named scholarships by January 31.
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Complete the financial review process
- Your immigration documents (I-20 form) will not be issued until we’ve determined your financial ability to cover costs.
- Financial aid forms and supporting documents will be reviewed by the international financial aid committee to determine eligibility for financial aid programs.
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Receive your financial aid package
Starting: February
The moment you’ve been waiting for: see all the aid that’ll be available to you once the school year starts. Use Calvin’s Financial Aid Self Service portal to:
- Review your financial aid awards
- Accept your loans (if you are a dual citizen)
- View your award history
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Confirm your enrollment
Target date: June 1
Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment.
Other Information
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Canadian Exchange Rate Grant
We provide the Canadian Exchange Rate Grant for residents of Canada. This grant helps you pay your U.S. tuition bill in Canadian Dollars.
-
Academic Scholarships
You will automatically be considered for academic scholarships upon admission.
-
Types of Aid
Explore all forms of aid.
-
International admissions checklist
View your full admissions checklist.
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Apply for aid
- U.S. Citizens: Complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for Federal Student Loans.
- International Students: Complete the Graduate Declaration of Finance form for on-campus graduate programs as part of your admissions requirements.
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Explore program-specific scholarships and grants
Some Calvin graduate programs have their own scholarship and grant programs. Please contact your program's director or department to inquire about these opportunities.
Other Information
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Search Graduate programs
Search graduate programs for more information and contacts.
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Apply for need-based financial aid
- U.S. citizens:
- Staring January 1: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to describe any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for Calvin.
- December - January 31: Search and apply for need-based named scholarships
- U.S. citizens:
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Provide any requested items
- Promptly submit any requested documentation.
- Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.
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Receive your financial aid package
Target dates:
- U.S. citizens: late May-early June
- Canadian: June
- International (non-Canadian): late June-early July
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Accept loans
- U.S. citizens: once enrolled, accept the loans you plan to use (log in required).
Other Information
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Apply for Named Scholarships
Explore all forms of aid.
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Appy for Aid
If you are a current student and enrolled at least half time during the summer term, you may be eligible for a limited number of financial aid programs.
Other Summer Aid Programs
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Federal Pell Grant
Need is determined by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid). The Financial Aid Office will determine eligibility.
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Loans
Most students who complete the FAFSA and who are enrolled at least half time during the summer are eligible for federal loans. Private loans are available to students who are enrolled less than half time for the summer term. A summer loan may affect the amount of loan the student will receive during the following academic year.