Aid will not under any circumstances exceed the cost of attendance. All questions pertaining to financial aid should be addressed to the financial aid office at 269-3250. Following is a brief summary of alternative plans for financing college costs while attending Grinnell College. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education minus other aid. Deferment of principal and interest payments based upon the parent's status may be possible and the parent has a ten year maximum repayment term.
Applications are available from our office or a lender.
The Stafford Loan is a federally insured loan available through banks, savings and loans, or credit unions. Interest will accrue on the loan from the time of disbursement. Applications are available from our office or a lender. Under the plan, a student may pay in advance four to eight semesters of the comprehensive fee. Advance payment avoids future increases in the comprehensive fee.