With over 98% of our students receiving financial assistance, Simpson College attempts to make it financially possible for qualified students to experience the advantages of a Simpson College education. Generous gifts by alumni, trustees and friends of the College, in addition to state and federal student assistance programs, make this possible.
Various scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and/or qualities of leadership and talent.
Types of Assistance
- Merit-based (non-need based: academic & fine arts) Financial Assistance
- Need-based Financial Assistance
- Direct Scholarships
- United Methodist Scholarships & Loans
- State of Iowa Programs
- Federal Student Aid Programs
- Alternative Financing Options
- Outside Scholarships

