Grants

Grants

Grants are typically need-based awards and, like scholarships, do not need to be repaid. Eligibility is determined by filing the FAFSA and/or institutional forms (such as the Calvin Supplemental Aid Form or the Canadian Financial Aid Form) each year. Learn more about eligibility for financial aid. 

Institutional 

Grant	Eligibility	Yearly award
Calvin Grant	Financial need as determined by the FAFSA	$500-14,000

Federal 

Grant	Eligibility	Yearly award
Federal Pell Grant	Financial need as determined by the FAFSA	$602-5,550
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible)	$500-1,200
Federal TEACH Grant*	Four-year agreement to teach at a school serving low-income families in a high-demand subject area Complete agreement to serve and enhance x.	up to $4,000

*The Federal TEACH Grant is not determined by financial need. The grant converts into a direct unsubsidized loan if the agreement is not fulfilled.

Michigan 

Grant	Eligibility	Yearly award
Michigan Tuition Grant  or Michigan Competitive Scholarship*	Michigan resident Tuition grant awarded to those with qualifying financial need attending a private college Competitive scholarship awarded to those with qualifying financial need and ACT score	up to $1,512

*Funding for federal and state grant programs subject to annual budget decisions. 

Denominational Grants

Offered to members of the Christian Reformed Church in North America as a result of contributions from the denomination. No application is required. Grant is renewable. 

Place of residence	Yearly award
Michigan	$800
Adjacent States and Provinces (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Ontario)	$1,050
All other States, Provinces, and Countries	$1,300