Financial Aid
Hours of Operation:
Summer: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fall & Spring: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Old Main, 1st Floor
Telephone: (618) 537-6828
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of McKendree's Office of Financial Aid is to provide students
with financial resources to enable them to pursue a high quality educational experience. We
are committed to provide timely financial assistance while complying with all federal,
state, and college policies and regulations. The Office of Financial Aid will also
continually strive to provide coordinated support among all college offices and work
as a team to provide a positive environment.
Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
As a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA),
the McKendree's Office of Financial Aid adopted the NASFAA Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals.
McKendree provides an educational experience of the highest caliber at costs that
are significantly less than most private, liberal arts colleges in the United States.
Our national “best buy” status (a barometer comparing cost and quality) for several
years running is testament to the value of a McKendree education. Given that each
family’s financial circumstances are different, we explore options with you and put
together advice and assistance that will meet your particular needs. We take genuine
pride in knowing that we review every family’s situation on an individual basis.
In the end, our simple mission is to make a McKendree education financially possible
for every student we admit.
A McKendree Degree is Worth the Investment
We believe that families should consider a college education as an investment in the
future, an investment that provides a life-long return that is both measurable and
immeasurable. Despite the difficulty in measuring educational value, recent studies
show that individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of 33% more than those
without. Another factor for consideration is that a McKendree degree provides a strong
basis for continuing your education in graduate or professional school. Each year,
the acceptance rate of our students applying to medical and veterinary schools, law
schools, professional and graduate schools is outstanding. Of course, additional
information about the value of a McKendree education is available on our website and
in all of our admission materials.
We also believe that students are transformed academically, socially, and emotionally
from life here at McKendree. So how much is our degree worth? It depends on what
you choose to do with it, but we’re confident in saying that it can be the most important
self-investment you’ll ever make. We encourage you to examine value – what do I receive
for my investment? Some college experiences are simply worth more than others. Evaluate
both quality and cost as you make your choice. If you decide McKendree is the right
choice for you, we are eager to assist you in making it affordable.
