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THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT TUITION

Rest easy. You won't pay the full tuition price here – not even close! Every Simpson student qualifies for scholarships, starting at $27,000. And that's just the beginning! See how affordable Simpson is for you.

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    ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
    Amounts range from $27,000 to more than $35,000.

  • COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA NOW!

    This determines your financial aid package.

    LEARN MORE
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    DEFINING VALUE
    Simpson is the No. 1 college in Iowa for alumni earnings one-year out of college.

THE SIMPSON PROMISE

We created the SIMPSON PROMISE as a commitment to affordability. It covers the full cost of tuition (inclusive of Simpson, state and federal grant and scholarship assistance) for qualified Iowa students.

To qualify for a full-tuition grant, you must:

  • Be an Iowa resident and graduate of an Iowa high school
  • Submit the FAFSA no later than July 1, 2024, and be eligible for federal aid
  • Reside on campus
  • Have a 2022 family adjusted gross income at or below $100,000
  • Be a full-time, accepted, new incoming student for fall 2024
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TWO WAYS TO CHECK YOUR BOTTOM-LINE 

The net price calculator and the family income chart can help you gain a sense of your bottom-line cost.

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

This calculator provides an approximation of what a new, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend Simpson College.

Ask your parent or guardian for help in filling out the form.

GO TO THE CALCULATOR

FAMILY INCOME CHART

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The best way to understand the complete picture is to work directly with our financial aid team. Contact finaid@simpson.edu.

Better yet, come see us on campus.

SCHEDULE A VISIT
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SO MANY SCHOLARSHIPS DESIGNED FOR YOU

Your Simpson financial aid offer will include one or more of our generous scholarships. See which scholarships you qualify for to greatly reduce your college costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FAFSA should be completed once every academic year. By law the FAFSA should be available by January 1 for the upcoming academic year.

Loan FAQs

Generally, not until 6-months after you graduate or drop to less than half-time.