Tools & Resources

Calculators

Financial Aid Eligibility Estimator
Estimate your eligibility to receive financial aid at Calvin.

Net Cost of College Calculator
Enter the costs, grants, and scholars from your award packages and discover the true net cost at different colleges and universities.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
This calculator will give you a close approximation of what your EFC might be when you submit the actual Federal FAFSA.

Loan Payment Calculator
Estimate your loan payment and interest charges.

Net Cost of College Examples
Examples showing the net cost of Calvin for students with different family circumstances.

General Financial Aid Information:

State of Michigan Student Financial Aid
This internet site has information on the many opportunities that the State of Michigan has to offer.

The SmartStudent Guide for Financial Aid (recommended reading)
Provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid and much more. It was created by Mark Kantrowitz, author of The Prentice Hall Guide to Scholarships and Fellowships for Math and Science Students.

Education Savings Plans for College
'Saving for College' website is very good source for objective information about Section 529 college savings plans and other ways to save and pay for college. Includes a concise tutorial on saving plans available for college.

Mapping Your Future
Information to help you plan your future career, select a college and pay for your education

ACT Test
Gives students and parents, colleges, and government agencies information on educational programs and services.

SAT Test
Information from the College Board for students, parents and educators about the Scholastic Apptitude Test.