Financial Aid & Affordability
An exceptional education is within your reach.
We’re committed to making Simpson College as affordable as possible for all accepted students.
At Simpson, we take our commitment to accessible education seriously: All accepted full-time undergraduate students receive merit scholarships up to $35,000, and our All-In for Iowa program provides full-tuition assistance to qualifying students.
And students of all levels—bachelor’s or master’s, on campus or online—have access to pricing options and financial aid such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study that help offset the cost of attendance.
Our dedicated team will work with you to create a personalized financial aid package—and will do everything we can to make attending Simpson a reality for you.
Types of Financial Aid
Your options for financial assistance will vary based upon your degree program, enrollment status, family and financial situation, and other factors. Here’s a closer look:
Financial Aid
The financial aid process can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help you through it, from application to award letter. As you read through materials and learn about your options, you’ll come across lots of terms.
Here’s a brief overview of the types of aid you’ll encounter:
- Scholarships and grants are awards that don’t have to be repaid.
- Student loans must be repaid; repayment typically begins after graduation.
- Work-study is part-time employment; income can be used for college expenses.
In addition to federal financial aid options available to you, Simpson offers a variety of its own grants and scholarships. When you apply for admission, you’ll automatically be considered for many of these.
First Step: Complete the FAFSA
You’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal, state and Simpson financial aid by July 1.
Net Price Calculator
Undergraduate students can use this handy tool to help determine approximate cost of attendance and financial aid eligibility.
All-in for Iowa
Introducing Simpson’s $100K Promise and 99 County Full-Tuition Scholarships. And new for fall 2025, full-tuition offer for Des Moines and Indianola students.
Meet our team!
Tracie Pavon
- Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Financial Aid
Karla Gilson
- Associate Director of Financial Aid
Cheryl Eaton
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Student Employment Coordinator
Allie Martinez
- Loan Coordinator
Need assistance? We're here to help.
- finaid@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1630
- College Hall, 3rd Floor
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.