Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Office - FAQ

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New Students

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What types of financial aid programs can I apply for by completing the Grinnell College Office of Student Financial Aid application process?

How do I apply for the need-based aid programs listed in Question 1? What are the required forms?

What forms should I complete if I want to renew my merit scholarship?

How can I be certain that I will be considered for the need-based aid programs listed in Question 1?

What should I do if my parents or I file our federal tax returns with the IRS after the MARCH 1 deadline?

What must I do if no tax return will be filed?

Iowa is my state of legal residence. Am I required to apply for the Iowa Tuition Grant?

What must I do if I am participating in a Grinnell College approved Off-Campus Study (OCS) program?

After I submit all of the required information, when can I expect to hear about my eligibility for financial aid?

If I still have questions about the application process or the documents, what should I do?

If you and/or your parents will not file a 2008 Federal Income Tax Return, please enclose any W-2 forms with the IVF. W-2 forms will be used in lieu of tax returns to document 2008 income information.

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