Financial Aid for New Students

Knox was founded in 1837 on the radical, yet simple, idea that a college education should be possible for all qualified students, regardless of their families financial means. At "Knox Manual Labor College" (as we were known in the 19th century), students worked on the college's farm to pay their way.

Today, a nationally recognized financial aid program funded by incredibly generous alumni and friends of the college make it possible for students from all backgrounds to attend Knox. While students no longer work on a farm, we remain committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to studying at Knox.

We offer a wide variety of need-based financial aid to help you cover your college expenses. This commitment to helping you and your family afford Knox in an important part of what makes a Knox such a great value and great educational investment.

International Students
Please be advised that the information provided on this page is only for citizens and permanent residents of the United States. See the Financial Aid for International Students Web page for information about financial aid options for international students. Private educational loans are available to international students with a creditworthy co-borrower who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.