Simply put, the purpose of need-based financial aid is to help bridge the gap between your Expected Family Contribution (as determined by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the cost of attending Goshen College. Many families and students mistakenly assume they are not eligible to receive financial aid - but we encourage everyone to apply so that you can understand a broader range of options.

Types of grants and their requirements


Grant Requirements
Indiana Grants Indiana Resident. FAFSA must be submitted before March 10, 2010 (corrections before May 10). For more information, please visit the SSACI website: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/
Federal Pell Grant Based on financial need. For more information, click here
Federal SEOG Based on financial need. Priority given to applicants qualifying for Federal Pell Grants.
Federal ACG Based on a rigorous High School Program. Student must be eligible for a Federal Pell grant. For more information, click here.
Federal SMART Based on the student’s area of study or major. Student must be eligible for a Federal Pell grant. For more information, click here.

Federal and State Gift Aid


Grant or Award Max Amounts
Federal Pell Grant
$ 5350
Federal SEOG Grant
$ 1,900

Federal AC Grant
$ 750 - 1,300

Federal SMART Grant

$ 4,000
Federal Byrd Grant
$ 1,500
TEACH Grant $ 4,000
Indiana Freedom of Choice Award
up to $ 6826
Indiana Higher Education Award
up to $ 758
Indiana 21st Century Scholarship
up to $ 6306
Indiana Nursing Award
$ 1,000
Indiana Minority Teaching Award
$ 1,000
Indiana Hoosier Scholarship
$ 500
Pennsylvania PHEAA Grants
$ 350