Completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Knox Financial Aid Application will get you on your way to applying for all financial assistance—grants, work study, educational loans, and more. The sooner you apply, the better.
We recommend you submit the FAFSA prior to the dates below to ensure your financial aid award is sent in a timely manner. The FAFSA is available on October 1. Please add Knox College's school code (001704-00) to your FAFSA so we can receive your results.
First Year Students
Apply By
Award By
Enroll By
Early Action I
Nov 1
Jan 15
May 1
Early Action II
Dec 1
Feb 1
May 1
Regular Decision
Jan 15
April 1
May 1
Transfer Students
Apply By
Award By
Enroll By
Fall Term
April 1
May 1
June 1
Winter Term
Nov 1
Nov 15
Dec 1
Spring Term
Jan 15
Feb 1
Feb 15
Returning Students
Apply By
Award By
Students returning to Knox next year
Jan 15
June 1
What to Expect
Shortly after you file your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Federal Student Aid Programs. Your SAR will arrive by email if you provide an email address, or by regular mail if you do not. Carefully review the SAR and make any necessary changes at studentaid.gov.
We will contact you if other documents are required prior to preparing or finalizing your financial aid award.
Special Circumstances
If your family anticipates a reduction in income, has incurred high medical or dental expenses, pays private elementary or high school tuition for siblings, makes educational debt payments, or has other unique circumstances, you may wish to complete a Knox College Special Circumstances form after you file your FAFSA.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Knox College prohibits sex discrimination and discrimination in violation of federal or state law in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or other prohibited discrimination to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at www.knox.edu/notice-of-non-discrimination.
