Apply for Aid
The timeline for applying for financial aid varies by the type of student. Follow these steps to receive the maximum consideration for scholarships and financial aid.
Application checklist for…
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Apply for admissions
- Apply to ÃÛÌÒapp
- Apply by December 1 to have your application fee waived.
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Apply for need-based financial aid
Starting: October 1
- Obtain an FSA ID for both you and your parent at .
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at .
- 002241 is the federal school code for ÃÛÌÒapp.
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to inform us of any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for ÃÛÌÒapp.
- Search and apply for need-based named scholarships by January 31.
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Provide any FAFSA related documentation if prompted
- If you have submitted a FAFSA, provide any .
- 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 summary
Starting: February
Use your 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 (log in required).
- If you have trouble with your log in check the ÃÛÌÒapp 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 ÃÛÌÒapp.
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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 .
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at .
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to inform us of any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for ÃÛÌÒapp.
- 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
- 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 summary
Starting: February
Use your 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 (log in required).
- If you have trouble with your log in check the ÃÛÌÒapp 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.
-
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 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 summary
Starting: February
Use your to review your financial aid.
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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 ÃÛÌÒapp
- 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 summary
Starting: February
Use ÃÛÌÒapp’s Financial Aid Self Service portal to:
- (if you are a dual citizen)
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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 to determine your eligibility for Federal Student Loans.
- International Students: Complete the form for on-campus graduate programs as part of your admissions requirements.
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Explore program-specific scholarships and grants
Some ÃÛÌÒapp 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
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to describe any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for ÃÛÌÒapp.
- 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 .
- 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 summary
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, 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.