Parents and Families

Welcome to the Goshen College Family!

As a parent or guardian of a GC student, we want you to feel confident that we have your student’s best interests at heart. Discover ways to keep up with your student’s college experience and support them throughout their academic journey.

You want the best college experience for your child. So do we.

At Goshen, we know that choosing the right college is hard work. So we work hard to make the college application experience as easy as possible. From your first campus visit (or virtual tour) to the first day of class, we’ll be here to help you and your student along the way, answering your questions and pointing you in the right direction.

I am the parent of:

    Parents of Prospective Students

    Goshen College is committed to preparing compassionate leaders through academic excellence. We are thrilled to be considered as a top college for your student.

    Below you’ll find some links to help you learn more about us.

      Parents of Admitted or Deposited Students

      We’re thrilled to welcome your student to campus very soon!

      Got the admission letter? Here are your student’s next steps:

      • Complete the FAFSA. Beginning Oct. 1, file the FAFSA (using prior year taxes) to be considered for all the federal, state and institutional need-based aid for which you are eligible. GC’s FAFSA Code: 001799. Already completed the FAFSA? Skip to the next step!
      • Submit the enrollment deposit. Deposits received by May 1 will have priority in registering for classes and housing assignments.

      Already submitted the enrollment deposit? Here are next steps:

      • Complete the forms for housing, dining, medical services and more. Is your student looking for their GC username & password? Have them check their email. Can’t find it? Have them contact their admissions counselor.
      • Accept your financial aid package at the Financial Aid Portal. Need help? See here or contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@goshen.edu.
      • Make sure your student logs in to their Goshen College email account. Your student should keep checking their GC email account regularly — they’ll be receiving important information here from now on. Need help? See here.
      • Register for New Student Orientation. All first-year students are required to attend this event. More info can be found here.
      • Complete Online Orientation. Have your student complete this online course prior to arriving on campus for Welcome Week. This course covers everything they need to know to be successful in preparing to start at Goshen College, from paying for college to available academic services to registering their vehicle on campus.

        Parents of Current Students

        We are so excited your student has chosen to become a Maple Leaf. Here are some helpful links and information for first year parents.

          Sending Mail to Campus

          • Mail/packages to students can be sent to:

          [Student’s Name]
          Goshen College
          1700 S. Main St
          Goshen, IN 46526

          Key Contact Info

          Admissions
          Email: admissions@goshen.edu
          Phone: 844-704-3400

          Financial Aid (scholarships, FAFSA, loans)
          Email: finaid@goshen.edu
          Phone: 844-704-3400

          Accounting Office (billing, payments)
          Email: accounting@goshen.edu
          Phone: 574-535-7513

          Student Life (housing, dining, safety, co-curricular activities, student services)
          Email: studentservices@goshen.edu
          574-535-7200