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Office of Student Financial Services
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens can apply for need-based financial aid in two easy steps below. International students should complete the Financial Aid Application for International Students and review the financial aid and visa information. Students residing in the United States who are undocumented should complete the Financial Aid Application for Students Ineligible for Federal Financial Aid (PDF).
Step #1: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Step #2: Complete the Knox Financial Aid Application (Optional)
We recommend you submit the FAFSA and the Knox Financial Aid Application prior to the dates below to ensure your financial aid award is sent in a timely manner.
First Year Students | Apply By | Award By | Enroll By |
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Early Decision | Nov 1 | Dec 1 | Dec 15 |
Early Action I | Nov 1 | Jan 15 | May 1 |
Early Action II | Dec 1 | Feb 15 | May 1 |
Regular Decision | Jan 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
Transfer Students | Apply By | Award By | Enroll By |
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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 |
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Students returning to Knox next year | Jan 15 | June 1 |
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, provided on the Office of Student Financial Services forms page, after you file your FAFSA.
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Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. View our full Notice of Non-Discrimination.