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Financial Aid - How to Apply

First Year Students

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1. Apply for admission to Calvin.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Obtain PIN (both students and parents)
  • List Calvin College (code 002241) on the FAFSA when prompted.

3. File the optional Calvin supplemental financial aid form.

4. Complete applications for any additional scholarships.

5. If required, promptly return any follow-up items requested to the office of financial aid.

6. Receive your financial aid award package letter and accept awards.

The financial aid package is subject to change if subsequent information is received that changes your need eligibility, your housing or enrollment status changes, or you receive additional aid resources that were not known at the time of initial awarding.

Financial Aid Timeline

Feb 1: For maximum scholarship consideration, students should be admitted to Calvin.

Feb 15: Complete FAFSA; submit optional Calvin supplemental aid form; return requested information if required.

April 1: Students begin to receive financial aid package letters.

May 1: Accept your awards.

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