STEP 1
Apply for admissions
Target date: December 1
- Submit your application for admission by this date to have your application fee waived.
You will automatically be considered for academic scholarships upon admission.
STEP 2
Apply for need-based financial aid
Starting: January 1
- Obtain an FSA ID for both you and your parent at www.studentaid.gov.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
- Optional: Submit a Special Circumstances Form to inform us of any additional factors impacting your ability to pay for Calvin.
- Search and apply for need-based named scholarships by January 31.
STEP 3
Provide any FAFSA related documentation if prompted
- Starting early January, submit any requested documentation.
Approximately one third of families are required to submit additional documentation for a federal process called verification.
STEP 4
Receive your financial aid package
Starting: February
The moment you’ve been waiting for—see the aid available to you. Use your Calvin Admissions Workday account to review your financial aid.
STEP 5
Confirm your enrollment
Due date: MAY 1 and ongoing
Make your final decision and confirm your enrollment
STEP 6
Accept loans
Target date: May 15
- If you have paid your $300 deposit and it's after May 15 you may accept your loans (log in required).
- If you have trouble with your log in check the Calvin Information Technology page for new students.