First-Year Students

Steps to apply for financial aid

STEP 1 - FEBRUARY 1

• Complete the admissions process by this date to receive maximum scholarship consideration.
• Search and apply for endowed scholarships that require a letter or application. 

STEP 2 - FEBRUARY 15

Submit all financial aid forms, including:

• The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  
  • Obtain PIN (both students and parents)
  • List Calvin College (code 002241) on the FAFSA when prompted.
• The Calvin Supplemental Aid form (optional)

STEP 3 - FEBRUARY/MARCH

Promptly provide requested items to the financial aid office. 

STEP 4 - MARCH/APRIL

Receive your financial aid package in the mail. 

STEP 5 - MAY 1

Accept awards and submit your enrollment deposit. 

STEP 6 - SUMMER

Finalize loans.