Quick Facts

Paying for Calvin

Costs for 2011-12

• Tuition: $25,340
• Room & Board: $8,760
• Fees: $225
• Books and supplies: $1,010 (approximate)

Financial aid highlights

• 92% of students receive some form of financial aid
• $65+ million in scholarships, grants, and loans awarded last year
• Average financial aid package: $17,500
• More than 75% of first-year students receive academic scholarships from $1,000 to $15,000 per year

Important financial aid deadlines

First-year students should apply for financial aid by February 15 in order to receive a financial aid award package in April.

Returning and transfer students should apply by March 1 in order to receive a financial aid award package in May or June.

Types of scholarships

Scholarship Type	Amount
Academic scholarships	$1,000–15,000 per year
Diversity awards and scholarships	$4,000 per year
Departmental scholarships	$1,000–15,000 per year
Music scholarships	$250–5,600 per year
Additional scholarships	$1,000–15,000 per year
Disability scholarships	$1,350–2,500
Missionary scholarships	amounts vary
Canadian scholarships	amounts vary

Other financial aid

• Grants
• Loans