Forms, Applications & Helpful Links

Getting Started with Financial Aid
The first step is applying for your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN serves as an electronic signature on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and will not be processed by the federal government without it. Both student and parent will need a PIN, unless the student qualifies as an independent.
Where to get your PIN for electronic signature— www.pin.ed.gov

Next Step in Financial Aid
The FAFSA is available online January 1. The FAFSA is the doorway to government assistance in paying for your higher education. There is a priority deadline of March 1 for Michigan residents. You may submit the FAFSA after this priority deadline. For full consideration, please adhere to the priority deadline.
Where to complete the FAFSA —www.fafsa.ed.gov
Guide to Federal Student Aid
FAFSA en Español

Final Step in Applying for Financial Aid
Kuyper College offers a variety of endowed, family and corporate scholarships. By submitting the Endowed Scholarship Application (ESA), you may qualify for scholarships. Every Kuyper College student must complete the ESA to receive a financial aid package from our Financial Aid Office. Print out and complete the application below or contact our Financial Aid Office (FAO) to have one mailed to you.
Endowed Scholarship Application

Canadian Student Financial Aid
Canadian students do not qualify for U.S. government aid unless they have dual citizenship in the United States. Every Kuyper College Canadian student must complete the Endowed Scholarship Application to receive a financial aid package from our FAO. Print out and complete the application below or contact our FAO to have one mailed to you.
Guide to Canadian Financial Aid
Canadian Endowed Scholarship Application

Supplemental Information Form
The supplemental form below is used for families that have special circumstances such as high out-of-pocket medical or dental expenses, families that pay private school tuition for the student's sibling(s) or if there is a loss of income or dramatic reduction of income due to divorce, illness or death of a parent/spouse. Please print out, complete and return the form linked below if you have any of the special circumstances listed above or contact the FAO to have one mailed to you.
Supplemental Information Form

Federal Verification Process
30% of a college student body is randomly selected for the verification process by the federal government. The FAO will contact you if you are selected for verification. These forms are not needed unless requested by the FAO.
Federal Verification Worksheet for Dependent Students 2007-2008
Federal Verification Worksheet for Dependent Students 2008-2009
Federal Verification Worksheet for Independent Students 2007-2008
Federal Verification Worksheet for Independent Students 2008-2009

Kuyper College Scholarships
Multicultural Scholarship Information
Multicultural Scholarship Application
New Kuyper College Students - Christian Leadership Scholarship Information   
Continuing Kuyper College Students - Christian Leadership Scholarship Information
Christian Leadership Scholarship Application
Kuyper College Scholarship Application Reference

Scholarship Search Sites

FASTweb
Brokescholar
College Answer
Scholarships.com

Helpful Financial Aid Sites
Click on the links below to find out more about these financial aid topics.

College is Possible
The American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that motivates middle and high school students from underserved communities to seek a college education. Find out information on how to pay for college, preparing for college and picking the right college.

Mapping Your Future
Mapping your future is a national collaborative, public service of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college or career financial aid and financial literacy services for students, families and schools.

ACT Information
Information on testing dates, sites and reservations.

Internal Revenue Service & US Department of Treasury
Questions about how to figure out your income tax or need to find out info for your FAFSA.

Nelnet College Planning
Get help financing your college education, practice ACT/SAT tests, or talk with a financial advisor.

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services
Alternative lending source. Check in on your accounts or talk to an advisor.

Need more help?
Here's a list of links to scholarship opportunities that may help you fund your Kuyper College education.

Sallie Mae Fund

• Unmet Need Scholarship - available to students with a 2.5 or higher GPA, whose income (parents and students combined) is less than $30,000 per year.
• First in My Family Scholarship - available to Hispanic students with a 3.0 or higher GPA who are the first in their family to attend college.
• American Dream Scholarship  - available to African-American students with a 2.5 or higher GPA who meet Pell eligibility requirements.
• Community College Transfer Scholarship - available to Latino students who transfer from a community college to a 4-year college.

USA Funds
A nationwide lending source offering scholarships to students. Link to the scholarship application.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The American Indian College Fund

Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has various scholarships available to residents of Kent and Ottawa Counties. Applications and information are available on their website.

Scholarships for Women

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce offers the Athena Scholarship  to women over the age of 30 who are returning to college to complete their education. Applications are available at the website above (scroll to the bottom of the GRACC page for Athena Scholarship information).