2008-09 Award Information
Financial aid awards for our current students are being mailed to campus boxes on a rolling basis beginning May 23, 2008. Those students who have complete files will be in the first round of awards.

The following documents contain important information intended to help you understand the terms, conditions and requirements related to financial aid. The information is general and may not apply to each individual. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have specific questions about your aid package or email us at finaid@kzoo.edu.

• Financial Aid Policies (pdf)
• Terms and Conditions (pdf)
• Notes and Steps to Follow (pdf)
• Types of Financial Aid (pdf)
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (pdf)

Federal Direct Stafford Loans

• Entrance Counseling
• Exit Counseling

Alternative Loan Options

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Loan Chart (pdf)

Managing Your Loans

• Consolidation Issues
• Access Your Stafford Loan Account and Loan Deferment Forms
• Access Your Federal Perkins Loan Account and Loan Deferment Forms
• Information About Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Calculate How Much Your Loan Payments Will Be

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• 2008-09 Billing Calculators
  • for First-year Students
  • for Continuing Students
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• Value and Goals Questionnaire (pdf)
• Credit card budget presentation (PowerPoint)
• Off-Campus Living Budget Worksheet for Upperclassmen (Excel Spreadsheet)

External Scholarships for Returning Students

• Scholarship Search Tool (student login required)
• Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

Tax Information

• Tax Filing Tips for Financial Aid Recipients (pdf)
• Tax Benefits for Education (pdf)
• IRS website on tax information for students

Graduate School Planning

• Financing Graduate Education (pdf)
• Scholarships for Graduate Students