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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

The Nexus financial coaches offer advice about student loan management, investing, and more

Nexus leverages new office space to offer free financial coaching

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024

NEXUS, Calvin’s peer financial coaching service, is one of several student groups to move into new office spaces in the library this year. In addition to their new central location, the NEXUS team has...

Students can apply for federal student loan forgiveness now.

Student loan forgiveness applications are now open for students

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
November 2, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday, Oct. 17 that applications for his administration's student loan forgiveness program are now open. Paula Elenbaas, associate director of financial aid at...

Students now have the opportunity to study at a reduced cost.

Off-Campus Programs trims costs of May abroad trips

Levi Huizenga, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022

May term abroad programs will cost $400-$1000 less this year thanks to efforts spearheaded by Provost Noah Toly and Dr. Cynthia Slagter, director of the Off-Campus Programs office. According to Slagter,...

29.2 percent of Calvin's faculty were part time as of fall 2016; Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Calvin tuition to increase by 3.49 percent

Bethany Cok
April 30, 2015

Every year, it seems that college tuition increases with the predictability of the changing seasons and the endless Knollcrest vs. Commons debates. However, Joel DeBruin, Calvin’s director of finance,...

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Infographic illustrates Calvin’s affordability

Juliana Ludema
November 20, 2014

Most Calvin students don’t pay full tuition. As a new infographic geared towards prospective students shows, last year, the average incoming student received a financial aid package of $20,000. People...

Loan Default Rate at Calvin Falls to 2.5%

Bethany Cok
October 16, 2014

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Education, Calvin students have a low loan default rate compared to students at other institutions of higher learning around the nation. Many students...

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