PURSUING EXCELLENCE
Calvin University is a four-year undergraduate Christian institution recognized for delivering a top-tier liberal arts education. Students from near and far choose Calvin because of its mission: to equip students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
CANADIAN EXCHANGE RATE GRANT
This grant benefits Canadian residents who convert their currency into U.S. dollars. Learn more about how to qualify at calvin.edu/go/canadian-finaid
DATES TO KNOW
JANUARY 1 Apply for admission for free ($35 thereafter).
JANUARY 31 Submit all academic application materials for maximum named scholarship consideration.
AUGUST 1 Submit all academic and financial aid application materials.
TEST OPTIONAL
Standardized test scores are optional for admission.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Any student with a 3.0 or better high school GPA is guaranteed an academic scholarship at Calvin. Academic scholarships are determined based on the student’s academic performance in high school. For students who apply as test optional, only GPA is used to determine an academic scholarship. Updated GPAs and test scores are accepted through March 1.
These academic scholarships are guaranteed through your sophomore year at Calvin and are renewable for up to five total undergraduate years if you maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
AMOUNTSCHOLARSHIP AVERAGE MARKS*
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
Although Calvin awards generous financial aid to Canadian students, families should be prepared to contribute at least $30,000 per year towards total expenses.
$16,000PROVOST’S
$14,000DEAN’S
$10,000 - $12,00FACULTY’S
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Canadian students must submit all application materials by August 1 for need-based aid consideration. U.S. citizens applying for need-based aid should submit the FAFSA online starting in October.
Calvin’s code: 002241
*Requirements in the 2024–25 school year. Find the latest requirements and more information about financial aid at calvin.edu/go/academic-scholarships.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
These awards are available for up to five undergraduate years.
$2,000VISIT GRANT Awarded to high school juniors and seniors who visit Calvin (virtual options too!)*
$4,000LEGACY AWARD Awarded to students who are children of alumni or Christian Reformed parents
$4,000MOSAIC AWARD Students with significant cross-cultural experience, including all Canadian citizens
$3,000FIRST GEN AWARD Up to $3,000 for students whose parents did not complete a 4-year college degree
*Learn how you can qualify for the Visit Grant at calvin.edu/go/visit-grant
2024-25 COST OF ATTENDANCE
Calvin University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
3201 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(800)688–0122 (616)526–6106 intladm@calvin.edu
