Grants are financial aid that is free. Unlike loans, students don't have to pay these funds back. Federal, Michigan, and Calvin grants are based on a family's financial need according to the FAFSA.
Federal Grants
| Grant | Eligibility | Yearly Award Amount | How to Apply | Renewal Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Financial need as determined by the FAFSA | up to $4,730 | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible) | up to $4,000 | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant | Financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible) | $750 1st year $1,300 2nd year |
Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| Federal National SMART Grant | Financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible) | $4,000 3rd and 4th year | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| Federal TEACH Grant | No financial need 4-yr agreement to teach at a school serving low-income families |
up to $4,000 | Submit FAFSA | Sign service agreement annually; continued compliance with program |
State of Michigan Grants
| Grant | Eligibility | Yearly Award Amount | How to Apply | Renewal Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tuition Grant | Michigan resident attending a private Michigan college; Financial need (not receiving the Michigan Competitive Scholarship) | up to $2,100 | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant | Michigan resident, independent undergraduate with financial need, who has been out of high school for at least two years | up to $600 | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
Calvin
Grants
| Grant | Eligibility | Yearly Award Amount | How to Apply | Renewal Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin/Knollcrest Grant | Financial need as determined by the FAFSA | up to $14,000 | Submit FAFSA | Submit FAFSA annually |
| January Off-Campus Interim Grant | Must have submitted FAFSA or Calvin's Canadian Financial Aid form for that year. | varies | Submit application by October 31 | N/A |
| May Off-Campus Interim Grant | Must have submitted FAFSA or Calvin's Canadian Financial Aid form for that year. | varies | Submit application by March 6 | N/A |
Denominational Grants
Because Calvin receives regular contributions from the families of the Christian Reformed Church, students who are members or whose parents are members receive a reduction in tuition. The amount of the grant, with some exceptions, is based on the distance of the student's home from Calvin's campus.
| Student's Place of Residence | Yearly Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Michigan | $800 |
| Adjacent States and Provinces (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Ontario) |
$1,050 |
| All other States, Provinces, and Countries | $1,300 |