We want K to be within reach for every student who is meant to be here. Need-based aid plays an important role in making that possible, and our financial aid team is here to help your family navigate your options.
Need-based aid is determined by your family’s financial circumstances and can include:
Scholarships and Grants
Free financial aid that does not need to be repaid. This might include money from K or from outside sources, like the federal Pell Grant or Michigan Tuition Grant.
Federal Work Study
A federally funded program that gives students the opportunity to earn money through part-time jobs on campus.
Loans
Borrowed funds that must be repaid over time, typically with interest, after graduation. The median federal loan debt for K graduates is $26,077, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Submitting the FAFSA
To be considered for additional state, federal, and institutional need-based aid you will need to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (ISFAA for international students) using K’s school code: 002275. There is no cost to apply. We encourage all families to file the FAFSA; need-based aid is available at more income levels than you might expect, and you won’t know until you apply.
We recommend filing the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens. Once a student has submitted their FAFSA or ISFAA, the Office of Financial Aid will determine if they are eligible for need-based grants and/or work-study.
Admitted students seeking need-based financial aid will be notified of their complete financial aid offer after being informed of their admission and the FAFSA has been submitted to the College.
Due to the filing deadlines for some state and federal aid programs, students should file their FAFSA by May 1 to ensure they are considered for all forms of aid available.
Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate the grants and scholarships that you may be eligible for. The estimated aid includes institutional, state, and federal grant programs.
International students who do not submit their ISFAA at the time of admission should not expect any need-based aid for the duration of their four years at Kalamazoo College.