A SMART INVESTMENT
WE UNDERSTAND THAT COLLEGE IS
Your investment in a college degree will open the door to a lifetime of earnings and rewards that otherwise might not have been attainable.
Consider us your aid ambassadors. We will review your situation and help you create an action plan for financing your education, advising, and helping you every step of the way. As a private institution, we are able to offer a variety of forms of financial assistance, which means that 100% of Clarke students receive financial aid.
2025-2026 TUITION AND FEES
*Included in the student fee: unlimited laundry, campus parking, entry to campus events, and more.
FINANCIAL AID OFFERINGS AN INVESTMENT.
In addition to the wide variety of merit scholarships, athletic talent, and fine arts awards, we also assist students in applying for aid options such as the TEACH Grant, VA Benefits/Yellow Ribbon, and more. Federal and state aid, undergraduate students loans, and federal work-study/campus employment opportunities are also available.
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS
All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive state or federal funding, including loans and federal work-study. The FAFSA should be filed in December at studentaid.gov, each year.
GRANTS
GRANTS AMOUNT PROCESS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
IOWA TUITION GRANT
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
The maximum grant for 2024-2025 was $7,395.
*Estimated: Subject to annual state and federal approval and updates.
The maximum grant for 2024-2025 was $7,500.*
*Estimated: Subject to annual state and federal approval and updates.
Need-based grant. Eligibility is based on the results of the FAFSA. Will be included in financial aid award letter if eligible.
Need-based grant. Eligibility is based on the results of the FAFSA. FAFSA must be completed by July 1. Will be included in financial aid award letter if eligible.
Up to $2,000. Must be earned by working on campus.
Eligibility based on the results of the FAFSA. Will be included in financial aid award letter if eligible.
LOANS
LOANS AMOUNT PROCESS
FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN
Up to $5,500 total for the first year between the subsidized and unsubsidized loan.
FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS PARENT LOAN
STUDENT PRIVATE LOANS
Up to the cost of attendance minus other aid.
Up to the cost of attendance minus other aid.
Awarded to eligible students who complete the FAFSA. Will be included in financial aid award letter if eligible.
Online application process at clarke.edu/parentplus.
Must apply independently with lender. Approval subject to credit check. In most cases, a creditworthy cosigner is needed. Visit clarke.edu/privateloans for more information.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Clarke offers several arrangements for payment such as automatic payments, cash or check, and credit card. A method of payment must be selected by August 20 for the fall semester and January 20 for the spring semester. The cost of books, supplies and individual expenses are not part of any payment arrangement.
FINANCIAL AID
CHECKLIST
File the FAFSA
Look and apply for scholarships
Evaluate award offers
Accept and sign letter of intent (if applicable)
Apply for loans (if applicable)
Set up a payment plan
