Early Decision I Deadlines

ED1 Checklist

CSS\Financial Aid PROFILE
- Available online (Pomona College school code: 4607)
- Families should complete the CSS\Financial Aid PROFILE by the November 1, 2012 deadline using estimated values for 2012 income and taxes.
- Noncustodial Parents must complete the Noncustodial PROFILE (NCP). Students who indicate on the Profile that their parents are divorced/separated will receive a CSS ID and an initial password for the Non-Custodial Profile. The secure link to the Non-Custodial Profile, the CSS ID and the Initial Password, may be sent by email to the non-custodial parent.
- NOTE: Families with annual total incomes of less than $40,000 and whose parents are eligible to file a Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ are exempt from the CSS\Financial Aid PROFILE requirement

2011 Federal Tax Returns/2012 Paycheck Stubs
- Families must mail their 2011 parent and student federal tax returns, Form W2s and most recent parent 2012 pay stub(s) directly to the Pomona College Office of Financial Aid by the November 1, 2012 deadline.
- If not required to file taxes for 2011, a Parent [pdf] and/or Student [pdf] Non-Filing Statement must be submitted in its place.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Available online beginning January 1, 2013 (Pomona College school code: 001173)
- NOTE: Families whose 2012 federal tax returns have not yet been completed by the February 15, 2013 deadline should still complete the FAFSA application using estimated values.

Signed Copy of Parent(s)’ 2012 Federal Tax Returns or Parent Non-Filing Statement
- For tax return filers, include all Schedules and Form W-2s
- For non-filers, include all Form W-2s and the 2013-14 Parent Non-Filing Statement [pdf]
- Submit to Pomona College via the College Board IDOC service.

Signed Copy of Student’s 2012 Federal Tax Returns or Student Non-Filing Statement
- For tax return filers, include all Schedules and Form W-2s
- For non-filers, include all Form W-2s and the 2013-14 Student Non-Filing Statement [pdf]
- Submit to Pomona College via the College Board IDOC service.

Signed 2013-14 Verification Worksheet
- Available online beginning February 1, 2013
- Submit to Pomona College via the College Board IDOC service.

Signed Business Tax Returns (if applicable)
- If your parent(s) own all or part of a Corporation, S-Corporation, or Partnership, they must submit a complete and signed copy of 2012 IRS Form 1120, 1120S or 1065, with K-1s and all related schedules.
- Submit to Pomona College via the College Board IDOC service.

Signed Non-Custodial Parent 2012 Federal Tax Returns or Parent Non-Filing Statement (if applicable)
- For tax return filers, include all schedules and Form W-2s
- For non-filers, include all Form W-2s and the 2013-14 Parent Non-Filing Statement [pdf]
- Non-custodial parent business owners or partners must also submit the Business/Farm Supplement [pdf]
- Submit to Pomona College via the College Board IDOC service.

Cal Grant Program (California Residents)
- To be considered for a Cal Grant award, you must:
  - Complete either a 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov or a California Dream Application with the California Student Aid Commission at https://dream.csac.ca.gov by the March 2, 2013
  - Ensure that a certified Grade Point Average (GPA) is submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2, 2013.
- For more information, please visit the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website