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Parents & Families - Knox College
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Parents & Families
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Parent & Family FAQs
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Knox Magazine
Find everything parents should know about Knox College.
That includes everything from the highly practical—like how to get your student to campus, when the term begins and ends, what the residence halls look like—to the bigger picture. Can you afford college? Will it be hard to make the transition? Got more questions? Reach out any time.
Things Parents Always Ask Us
Take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions here at Knox.
Financial Aid
Outcomes
Campus Life
At first glance, a year at Knox looks like it costs as much as a new luxury car. Rest assured—more than 80 percent of (U.S., first-year) students qualify for financial aid based on need. For most students, that total cost is much, much lower.
If you’re in Illinois, Knox will meet 100 percent of your student’s financial need through the
Prairie Promise
program.
Your student will also be considered for a wide range of
scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities
.
Our academic program is designed so students get practical, hands-on experience in the fields that interest them most. You don’t just read a biology textbook–you reconstruct the skeleton of a marine vertebrate. Psych majors can spend an entire term working at a local community organization during Clinical Psychology Term.
There are dozens of opportunities to pursue internships, study abroad, and take on leadership roles in student organizations. And frankly, our alumni make a powerful professional network—they win Emmys, found successful companies, and occupy the C-suite at Fortune 100 companies.
Students’ first year at Knox will prepare them for the challenges of college-level coursework and help them adjust to living independently in a new community. Our
First-Year Experience
program is like an ongoing orientation–with plenty of opportunities to make friends, get involved in the Galesburg community, and learn about the
academic resources
available to help students succeed.
Our
First-Year Preceptorial
is also a great introduction to academics at Knox. It’s interdisciplinary–so you work with faculty from many departments. It strengthens your reading, writing, critical, and communication skills.
This is the kind of college experience you dream about—late-night discussions, plenty of art and music, and no shortage of great local restaurants. Our community is small enough that you’ll get to know many of your classmates and professors well, but big enough that there’s no worry you’ll be bored.
Building Good Futures at Knox
Long before Joe Bastian ’67 started a thriving restaurant franchise in North Carolina, he was a student from a family who had to work hard to make ends meet. He and wife Diane established Knox’s Bastian Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development to help current Knox students succeed after graduation.
Bastian Center for Career Success
3 Ways to Connect with Other Parents
1. Join the Parent Facebook Group: Ask questions of other parents or College staff, get updates about what's happening on campus, or simply get to know one another.
2. Sign Up for Knox Family Connect: Our portal dedicated specifically to parent communications.
3. Follow Knox (@knoxcollege1837) on Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (@knoxcollege.1837).
Parent & Family Facebook Group
Knox Family Connect
What Students & Parents Have to Say
We’re so happy about the environment Knox provides. Academics, friendships, mental health support, it’s all here. We couldn’t be happier for her.
Ginger Carroll
Mother of Hazel Carroll ’27
I’m a first-generation student—my mom’s a single parent, she didn’t graduate from high school. She was freaking out when I decided to leave the country. I’m really lucky to have the opportunity to do these things through my education, but it wouldn’t be possible if my family didn’t support me.
Julieanna Rueda '23
My mom and my grandmother were determined to get me through college. They were asking, ‘What all do we have to mortgage? How is this going to happen?’
Taylor Davis '21
Gale Scholars Participant
Follow Knox on Flickr
Find photos from athletic competitions, performances, student events, or even campus scenics.
Knox on Flickr
Skip to Main Content
Parents & Families
Relax, you’re in the right place.
Visit
Resources
Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend
Parent & Family FAQs
Resources for Parents and Families
Knox Magazine
Find everything parents should know about Knox College.
That includes everything from the highly practical—like how to get your student to campus, when the term begins and ends, what the residence halls look like—to the bigger picture. Can you afford college? Will it be hard to make the transition? Got more questions? Reach out any time.
Things Parents Always Ask Us
Take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions here at Knox.
Financial Aid
Outcomes
Campus Life
At first glance, a year at Knox looks like it costs as much as a new luxury car. Rest assured—more than 80 percent of (U.S., first-year) students qualify for financial aid based on need. For most students, that total cost is much, much lower.
If you’re in Illinois, Knox will meet 100 percent of your student’s financial need through the
Prairie Promise
program.
Your student will also be considered for a wide range of
scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities
.
Our academic program is designed so students get practical, hands-on experience in the fields that interest them most. You don’t just read a biology textbook–you reconstruct the skeleton of a marine vertebrate. Psych majors can spend an entire term working at a local community organization during Clinical Psychology Term.
There are dozens of opportunities to pursue internships, study abroad, and take on leadership roles in student organizations. And frankly, our alumni make a powerful professional network—they win Emmys, found successful companies, and occupy the C-suite at Fortune 100 companies.
Students’ first year at Knox will prepare them for the challenges of college-level coursework and help them adjust to living independently in a new community. Our
First-Year Experience
program is like an ongoing orientation–with plenty of opportunities to make friends, get involved in the Galesburg community, and learn about the
academic resources
available to help students succeed.
Our
First-Year Preceptorial
is also a great introduction to academics at Knox. It’s interdisciplinary–so you work with faculty from many departments. It strengthens your reading, writing, critical, and communication skills.
This is the kind of college experience you dream about—late-night discussions, plenty of art and music, and no shortage of great local restaurants. Our community is small enough that you’ll get to know many of your classmates and professors well, but big enough that there’s no worry you’ll be bored.
Building Good Futures at Knox
Long before Joe Bastian ’67 started a thriving restaurant franchise in North Carolina, he was a student from a family who had to work hard to make ends meet. He and wife Diane established Knox’s Bastian Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development to help current Knox students succeed after graduation.
Bastian Center for Career Success
3 Ways to Connect with Other Parents
1. Join the Parent Facebook Group: Ask questions of other parents or College staff, get updates about what's happening on campus, or simply get to know one another.
2. Sign Up for Knox Family Connect: Our portal dedicated specifically to parent communications.
3. Follow Knox (@knoxcollege1837) on Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (@knoxcollege.1837).
Parent & Family Facebook Group
Knox Family Connect
What Students & Parents Have to Say
We’re so happy about the environment Knox provides. Academics, friendships, mental health support, it’s all here. We couldn’t be happier for her.
Ginger Carroll
Mother of Hazel Carroll ’27
I’m a first-generation student—my mom’s a single parent, she didn’t graduate from high school. She was freaking out when I decided to leave the country. I’m really lucky to have the opportunity to do these things through my education, but it wouldn’t be possible if my family didn’t support me.
Julieanna Rueda '23
My mom and my grandmother were determined to get me through college. They were asking, ‘What all do we have to mortgage? How is this going to happen?’
Taylor Davis '21
Gale Scholars Participant
Follow Knox on Flickr
Find photos from athletic competitions, performances, student events, or even campus scenics.
Knox on Flickr