Apply for Aid

• Apply to Calvin 
• Apply by December 1 to have your application fee waived.

Starting: October 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.
  • 002241 is the federal school code for Calvin University.
• 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.

• If you have submitted a FAFSA, provide any requested documentation.
• Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.

Starting: February

Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.

Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment by May 1.

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.

Transfer student application

• 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.

• Starting early January, submit any requested documentation
• Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.

Starting: February

Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.

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.

• 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.

• Apply to Calvin 
• Apply by January 1 to have your application fee waived.

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.

• 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.

Starting: February

 Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.

Target date: June 1

Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment.

• Apply to Calvin 
• Apply by January 1 to have your application fee waived.

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.

• 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.

Starting: February

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

Target date: June 1

Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment.

• 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. 

Some Calvin graduate programs have their own scholarship and grant programs. Please contact your program's director or department to inquire about these opportunities.

• 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

• Promptly submit any requested documentation.
• Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.

Target dates:

• U.S. citizens: late May-early June
• Canadian: June
• International (non-Canadian): late June-early July

• U.S. citizens: once enrolled, accept the loans you plan to use (log in required).

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.

• Summer Financial Aid Application