When it comes to paying for college, we’re here for you
From filing a FAFSA to understanding your financial aid options, you can count on âùºìԺ’s admission and financial aid teams.
At âùºìÔº, we don’t want you to lose sleep over how to pay for college. That’s why we make our tuition and fees affordable and help students find as many resources as possible when it comes to paying for college. More than 92% of our students receive some form of financial aid for college.
We invite you to explore this page. If you have questions along the way about how to pay for college, please reach out to us at financialaid@davenport.edu or call us at 866.774.0004.
Paying for college with âùºìÔº Scholarships
Beyond federal financial aid for college, âùºìÔº scholarships offer you another path to paying for college. Each year, âùºìÔº awards more than $30 million in âùºìÔº scholarships and Foundation scholarships. Unlike many other financial aid options, you do not need to pay scholarships back. If you’re wondering how to pay for college, these merit- and need-based scholarships may be just the answer.
Financial aid for college starts with filing a FAFSA
The first big step toward paying for college is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Filing the FAFSA is the only way to receive federal financial aid for college, such as federal grants, work-study and loans. By filing the FAFSA (âùºìÔº ID Code 002249), you also provide valuable data that helps us determine your eligibility for âùºìÔº scholarships and other ways to pay for college.
Estimate costs with the college net price calculator
Are you wondering how much money to save for college? The college net price calculator can help guide you in the early stages of planning how to pay for college. With the college net price calculator, you can estimate tuition costs at âùºìÔº as well as your eligibility for financial aid for college.
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Affordable tuition and feesâùºìÔº never wants paying for college to be painful. That’s why we do all we can to keep tuition and fees affordable. To remove any financial barriers between you and a career-focused âùºìÔº education, we also offer financial aid options, including âùºìÔº scholarships. |
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Help to understand the cost of attendanceHow do you know how much money to save for college if you don’t know how much it will cost? When it comes to paying for college, knowledge is power. At âùºìÔº, we help you know how to pay for college by giving you tools like the college net price calculator and the Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget. |
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Easy-to-find forms for financial aid optionsWe want to make paying for college as stress-free as possible. That’s one reason we created an extensive list of documents you may need for financial aid for college. You’ll find everything from loan request forms to forms for veterans — all ready for printing! |
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Comprehensive answers to FAQsWhen it comes to how to pay for college, particularly financial aid for college, we know you have questions. That’s why we put together this comprehensive list of frequently asked questions. This financial aid FAQ should have all of your answers. If not, just ask us. Find the answers to your financial aid for college questions |
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Additional financial aid information
The Financial Aid Office is open and ready to assist you from 8:00 am-6:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. Please email us at financialaid@davenport.edu or call us at 1-866-774-0004 to make an appointment to speak with us.
Virtual appointments
Virtual appointments are available during office hours listed above. Please email us at financialaid@davenport.edu or call us at 1-866-774-0004 to arrange a virtual meeting.
In-person appointments
In-person appointments are subject to availability as employees must clear health checks on a daily basis to be permitted on campus. Please email us at financialaid@davenport.edu or call us at 1-866-774-0004 to arrange an in-person meeting.
- Lettinga Campus: In-person appointments with the Financial Aid Office are available 8:00 am-6:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am-5:00 pm on Friday.
- Lansing Campus: In-person appointments with Student Financial Services are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Days and times are subject to the availability of staff.
- Warren Campus: In-person appointments with Student Financial Services are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Days and times are subject to the availability of staff.
âùºìÔº strongly recommends submitting , forms, and paperwork . This is a secure upload feature that minimizes the transmission of sensitive information via email. Please note that the following Financial Aid documents must arrive at the Financial Aid Office in their original form: Citizenship Certification; Statement of Educational Purpose; and the Schell Loan Promissory Note. These documents cannot be faxed, uploaded, or emailed. They must be delivered in person to the Financial Aid Office or mailed to:
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Attn: Financial Aid Office
6191 Kraft Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
To determine which documents or actions the Financial Aid Office is requesting from you, log into the Student Connection and view the information on the 'Home' tab under the 'Unsatisfied Requirements' section.
Financial aid recipients interested in the Incomplete grade option should speak with a Financial Aid Counselor before the request is submitted. Incomplete grades may cause a return of financial aid funds already received, and can also negatively affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standing. Please reach out to the Financial Aid Office via email, financialaid@davenport.edu, or by phone, 866-774-0004, or for more details on how you might be impacted.
Sources:
DU Financial Aid Awards, 2022/2023
âùºìÔº Financial Aid data, 2022/2023