What is the Knight Promise?
Financial aid you can count on each year.
At Â鶹Çø, we believe your potential—not your financial circumstances—should shape your future. The Knight Promise is financial aid you can renew for up to five years, based on your academic achievement and initiative.
If you start as a first-year undergraduate student in Fall 2026 or later, you qualify for the Knight Promise.
Here's How It Works
Visit Campus ($2000)
Visit Calvin as a high school junior or senior, and you'll receive the $2000 Visit Grant. International students can , too!
Apply ($2000)
You'll earn the $2000 Knight for Life Award automatically when you apply and are admitted to Calvin.
Submit the FAFSA ($2000)
If you are a U.S. citizen or , submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Calvin each year and we'll award you the $2000 Calvin FAFSA Grant. Use Calvin’s FAFSA code: 002241.
Live out of state? ($2000)
Live in a state other than Michigan or outside the U.S.? You’ll get this $2000 Out-of-State or International Grant automatically when you enroll at Calvin.
Academic Scholarships ($10,000–$22,000)
You are guaranteed an academic scholarship with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awards vary. Keep scrolling for the full breakdown.
Renewal Information
- All Knight Promise awards renew automatically (for a total of five years) as long as you are making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Additionally, you must submit the FAFSA each year for FAFSA Grant renewal.
Academic Scholarships
You are guaranteed an academic scholarship with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
You can send us your updated GPA and test scores through April 30. If you apply as "test optional," we only use your GPA.
If you have a high school GPA below 3.0, we'll base your award on your admission application.
| Amount | Scholarship | Weighted GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,000 | National Merit | Selection determined by National Merit Corporation | |||
| $20,000 | Trustee's | 4.2 | 1350 | 30 | 91 |
| $18,000 | President's | 3.9 | 1200 | 26 | 85 |
| $16,000 | Provost's | 3.7 | 1160 | 24 | 75 |
| $14,000 | Dean's | 3.5 | 1100 | 22 | 70 |
| $10,000–$12,000 | Faculty's | 3.1 | 1000 | 20 | 65 |
Other Scholarships and Financial Aid
Explore other scholarship and aid opportunities in addition to the Knight Promise.
Named Scholarships
Calvin’s Named Scholarships are funded by generous donors and awarded based on your interests, studies, and achievements. With a single application, you’ll be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the donor’s requirements. Most students match the requirements for 50-60 scholarships! So be sure to apply each year.
Learn more about Named Scholarships
Student Employment
Take advantage of more than 1,000 on-campus jobs available to Calvin students. Or, search employment options off campus.
Outside Scholarships
Here are a few scholarship search tools to get you started.
Grants
Explore other federal, state, or Calvin-specific grants you may qualify for. Many of these are based on financial need.
Loans
If you submit the FAFSA, you may qualify for a Federal Direct Loan (up to $5,500 for first-year students) or federal parent loans. You can also explore private loans through through banks and credit unions.
Financial Aid Timeline
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Whether you are starting to explore options or finalizing your plan, our team is here to help.
Email: finaid@calvin.edu
Phone (toll-free in North America): 1-800-688-0122
Phone (local or international): 616-526-6134