Applying for Financial Aid at Earlham

Helpful Hints for Completing
Our Aid Application Process

Applying Links:

  • Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA on the web is not available until after January 1.

  • For students hoping to enter Earlham College for the first time for Fall Semester, the FAFSA must be submitted by March 1.

  • For Indiana State Grants (Indiana residents), the FAFSA must be submitted to the federal processor by March 10.

  • Carefully read the FAFSA instructions. This will help you avoid errors.

  • Try to have your Federal Income Tax Return(s) completed prior to starting the FAFSA. If you cannot complete your tax return(s) prior to submitting the FAFSA, use estimated income and tax figures. You can correct estimated figures at a later time.

  • Students whose parents are divorced or separated should carefully read the FAFSA instructions concerning who should complete the FAFSA. Generally, the parent with whom the student lived the most during the preceding 12 months should complete the FAFSA. If that parent has re-married, their spouse's information must also be reported on the FAFSA.

  • Carefully complete the Earlham College Financial Aid Application if you are applying for need-based financial help. Send this form directly to the Earlham Financial Aid Office. Remember the March 1st post-mark date for priority consideration for financial assistance if you are entering Earlham College for the first time for Fall Semester.

  • Keep extra copies of your tax return(s), W-2(s), 1099(s) and other tax documents. We may request them to verify and correct the data you reported on the FAFSA.