Many families believe they cannot afford to attend an independent college. They mistakenly rule out some colleges based on printed tuition costs. What many people do not take into consideration is that there are numerous types of financial aid available to help students pay for college. In addition to state and federal grants, loans, and work opportunities, Olivet offers a wide array of financial aid. Some is based on a student's need and some is based on a student's experiences.

Olivet College is the only college in the nation to make civic responsibility and demonstrable community service the keystone of its entire scholarship program. Community Responsibility Scholarships valued at up to $2,000 per year are an integral part of the college's implementation of its new academic vision: "Education for Individual and Social Responsibility."

Other institutional scholarships are awarded for academic achievement, music participation, membership in one of the churches affiliated with the college (Congregational Christian Churches and the United Church of Christ) and for demonstrated financial need. Our commitment is to make Olivet affordable for every qualified student wishing to attend.

Applying for Financial Aid - more information about the application process  and recommendations about when you should apply.

Olivet College Scholarships - more information about financial aid opportunities unique to Olivet College.

Additional information can also be found at these Web sites:

Loan Entrance Counseling
Loan Exit Counseling
Olivet College Student Loan Choices

For more information or to request an estimate of what your costs
to attend Olivet College might be, please contact the admissions office at:
admissions@olivetcollege.edu.

Or write to:
Olivet College Admissions
320 S. Main St.
Olivet , MI 49076

Applying for Financial Aid
If you need financial aid to attend Olivet College, and you are a U.S. citizen or eligible
non-citizen, you are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
often referred to as the FAFSA. By completing this application, and listing Olivet College
as a school to receive the information, a student can apply for Federal, State of Michigan, and need-based Olivet College financial aid. Apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. by March 1.

The Federal School Code for Olivet College is 002308.

The FAFSA is year specific, so you will want to complete the application for the year you plan to attend college. For example, a high school senior graduating in May or June 2008 will want to complete the 2008-09 FAFSA.

When to Apply
Fall of senior year: high school students should complete a search for additional scholarships, apply for admission, send high school transcripts to Olivet College, and request an early estimate of financial aid from Olivet College. Early January: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Keep a copy of your application for your records.

Olivet College also has a few grants and scholarships that require a separate application, audition or certificate. These are the Community Responsibility Scholarship, Music Scholarship, and Affiliated Churches Grant (Olivet College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC) and Congregational Church). The Olivet Opportunity Grant and Presidential Scholarship are awarded by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application for admission and receipt of your high school or college transcripts.