Questions and Answers About the Financial Aid Process

New Students Returning Students
Returning Students
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 APRIL 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?
 

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

Students studying off-campus may experience a delay in their award notification if the OCS program is delayed in providing the Financial Aid Office current budget data. Fall OCS awards are made in June and Spring OCS awards are made in November provided all appropriate deadlines are met.