Financial Aid Application

Below, find the ESR Financial Aid Application form and important information about the application process.

Application process

  1. Complete a FAFSA.
    A FAFSA must be completed for those seeking either need-based aid or FSA loans. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA. On the last page, enter both ESR’s school code, E00170 and Earlham College’s code, 001793.
  2. Review your financial aid award letter.
    For applications submitted between January 1 and April 15, your financial aid award letter will be sent by April 30. For applications received after April 15, your award letter will be sent within two weeks of receipt of your application or the FAFSA results, whichever is later. The award letter will include information on further steps you must complete.
  3. Receive funds.
    Your request for an FSA loan is processed through Earlham College, and funding is disbursed to your student account in the first 2 weeks of class. If the amount disbursed is greater than all tuition and fees billed to your student account, the overage will be refunded to you within two weeks of the disbursement. Note: you will receive one-half of your loan each session.

Dates and deadlines

Student and aid typeApps accepted startingDeadlineNotes
New students: ESR need-based aidJan 1NoneFunds are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Returning students: ESR need-based aidJan 1April 15Late applications are put on a waiting list and reconsidered in September, depending on available funds.
All students: FSA loansJan 1NoneRequests for Federal Student Aid loans may be made anytime during the academic year.

Cost and Affordability
Applying for Financial Aid

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

  • Choose the appropriate academic year.

  • Personal Information

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

  • Additional Information and Certification

    I plan to attend ESR for the following semesters and credits:
  • Enter the number of credit hours including August, January and Weekend Intensives, and full semester courses.
  • Enter the number of credit hours including May and Weekend Intensives, and full semester courses.
    Mark all that apply.
  • List all additional aid. Do not list student loans or ESR grants.

  • Additional Questions

    The following optional questions will help ESR determine whether you are eligible for funds from our endowed funds.
  • Indicate whether you intend to go into pastoral ministry.

  • Submission

  • I affirm that the information I have given in my aid application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I knowingly make a false statement or misrepresentation, my aid may be canceled and I may be subject to penalties from ESR or aid agencies.
  • Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g., for 1+3, enter 4.

Next steps