PLEASE NOTE: Our phones are currently experiencing an increased wait time with regard to leaving a voicemail. We encourage you to email our office at finaid@catawba.edu with your questions, and we can give you a call back within 24 hours.
Additionally, our fax number is currently unavailable. Students are still able to upload documents via CatLink on the Money tab. If you have additional questions about this process please reach out to our office at finaid@catawba.edu.
We appreciate your patience at this time.
Sincerely,
The Office of Financial Aid
You can afford Catawba College.
We believe strongly in access to quality education for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and are committed to making Catawba affordable and lessening the burden of debt.
Access your financial aid offer each year and complete your financial aid requirements through our portal:
What Makes Us Unique?
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No Awards to Pay Back
We awarded $123 million in gift aid to our students in 2021-22 (awards that don’t need to be paid back)!
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Aid for Every New Student
100% of new students receive some form of financial assistance.
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28% Less Debt on Average
Our students graduate with an average 28% less in student loan debt than students at other private schools.
Find Out with FAFSA
Find Out with FAFSA
Don’t assume you can’t afford Catawba College or that you won’t qualify for need-based financial aid.
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to find out, starting October 1st of each year. Our Federal School Code for the FAFSA is: 002914. The FAFSA is free and easy to complete online.
Net Price Calculator
Net Price Calculator
Estimate your share of college costs and how much financial aid you may be eligible to receive
Our calculator is designed to give you an early indication of what type of financial aid you may qualify for if you were attending Catawba College as a first-year, transfer, online, or graduate student.
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Dates & Deadlines
October 1
February 1
Meet Our Staff
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Makayla BurkeFinancial Aid Counselor/ Financial Literacy Coordinator
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Kelli HandDirector, Financial Aid
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Kimberly KonenAssociate Director, Financial Aid
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Garrett WhiteFinancial Aid Counselor
