How Much Is My Financial Aid Award?

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759837

April 14, 2021

Sean Forrester
4206 N Drake Ave
Chicago, IL 60618-1113

Dear Sean,

Congratulations again on your admission to Knox College. We believe that a Knox education is a smart
investment in your future, but, of course, it is also a sizable one. We're doing everything we can to make it
affordable for you and your family. Here's some information you'll want to know:

HOW MUCH IS MY FINANCIAL AID AWARD?


Based upon careful review of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results and other
information you have submitted to our office, we are pleased to offer you the following financial aid award.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FALL WINTER SPRING TOTAL


State of IL MAP Grant (Est) $1,780 $1,780 $1,780 $5,340
Federal Pell Grant $1,181 $1,181 $1,183 $3,545
Federal SEOG Grant $183 $183 $184 $550
Knox Founders Scholarship $1,666 $1,666 $1,668 $5,000
Knox Residential Grant $1,333 $1,333 $1,334 $4,000
Knox Trustees Scholarship $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,000
Knox Grant Award $5,104 $5,104 $5,105 $15,313

SELF-HELP
Federal Work Study $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000
Federal Direct Loan - Subsidized $1,166 $1,166 $1,168 $3,500
Federal Direct Loan - Unsubsidized $666 $666 $668 $2,000

TOTAL AID OFFERED $19,079 $19,079 $19,090 $57,248

In addition, we are offering you a $2,000 GRANT—THE POWER OF EXPERIENCE GRANT—TO


SUPPORT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING opportunities during your junior or senior year. Opportunities
may include research or creative work, internships, service work, or study abroad. An announcement and
more information is enclosed. You can also learn more at knox.edu/power.
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HOW DO I ACCEPT, ADJUST, OR DECLINE MY AWARD?


To accept this award, you don't need to do anything more than submit your enrollment deposit (see below
for more details). To reduce or decline any of the awards, email our office at [email protected].

WILL THE AMOUNT OF MY AWARD CHANGE?


Any changes in the financial information submitted on your FAFSA or Knox Financial Aid Application,
such as your or your family's income, may result in an adjustment to your award. Occasionally, we may ask
you to submit additional information to comply with federal verification guidelines.

HOW MUCH WILL I HAVE TO PAY?


We have also enclosed a customized Cost and Financial Aid Summary, which provides an estimate of the
remaining cost to you after financial aid and provides space for you to compare this award with other
colleges you may be considering.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT MY AWARD AND PAYMENT OPTIONS?


The enclosed Investing in Your Future brochure provides additional information about your awards. It also
gives you an overview of payment and billing options, including Federal Direct PLUS (parent) loans, so
you can find the right combination of resources to make your Knox education a reality. Our staff will work
with your family to help develop a plan that is best for your circumstances.

HOW DO I ENROLL AT KNOX?


To secure your place in the Knox College Class of 2025, submit your $300 enrollment deposit to the Office
of Admission no later than May 1. Instructions for submitting your deposit are available at knox.edu/yes.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP.


Getting ready for college is exciting although it sometimes brings questions and can create anxiety—
especially figuring out how to pay for it. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact
your admission counselor, Nadia J. Flores.

Sincerely,

Leigh Brinson
Director of Student Financial Services
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Name: Sean Lee Forrester


Date: April 14, 2021

Knox College 2 College 3


Tuition $50,784 ______________ ______________
Fees $792 ______________ ______________
Room $5,040 ______________ ______________
Board $5,181 ______________ ______________

Total Costs $61,797 ______________ ______________

State of IL MAP Grant - Estimate $5,340 ______________ ______________


Federal Pell Grant $3,545 ______________ ______________
Federal SEOG Grant $550 ______________ ______________
College (Knox) Scholarships $20,000 ______________ ______________
College (Knox) Grant $19,313 ______________ ______________
Federal Direct Loan - Subsidized (99%) $3,462 ______________ ______________
Federal Direct Loan - Unsubsidized (99%) $1,978 ______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
Total Financial Aid $54,188 ______________ ______________

Total Costs less Total Financial Aid: $7,609 ______________ ______________

Cost Per Term (Three Terms) $2,536

Cost Per Month $634


(12 Monthly Payments (four per term); plus $35 fee per term)

Your Work Study/Campus Employment award is not included in the financial aid above. Earnings from employment on campus
can either be applied to your bill or used for personal expenses. Your award of $3,000 means you can work on-campus.

Options you might consider to pay your “Remaining Cost to Attend Knox” such as loans and payment plans are outlined in the
Investing in Your Future brochure.

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