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Financial Aid - How to Apply

International Students

First year U.S. citizens living internationally should apply for financial aid as a first year student.

Each family's situation will be individually assessed through a careful and confidential review of the international application for admission.

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Grants and Scholarships
On-Campus Jobs

Students can earn $2,000-$3,500 working on campus for 10-15 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Family Resources

Families must show the ability to meet a certain level of financial commitment in order to be admitted. Our declaration of finances form is the only form we use for this process.

Someone choosing to sponsor a student's room and board should submit our sponsor form.

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: Christian Missionary Scholarship application due.

April 1: All forms are due to Calvin including:

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