Cost of Attendance

How is my family's contribution determined?

The factors that determine a family's ability to contribute to college costs are income, assets, total number of family members, and number of family members attending college. The computation allows for necessary family expenditures such as taxes, reasonable living costs, and unusual medical expenses, and protects a portion of a family's assets for emergencies and educational expenses for other family members. A part of the remaining income and assets is assumed to be available for college expenses. If more than one child is attending college, the family contribution is divided accordingly.

How much does it cost to attend Pomona College?

If you were to live on campus during the current academic year, 2012-2013, your budget would be $57,014:

Tuition: $41,120
Fees: $318
Room and Board: $13,526
Books: $900
Personal Expenses $1,150

Total: $57,014

For the financial aid recipient, the actual cost is the family contribution.

How is my financial eligibility determined?

The family contribution depends only on the family's financial circumstances. Financial aid eligibility is the difference between the total cost of attending a given college and the family contribution. This total cost includes tuition and fees, room and board, an allowance for books, supplies, and other incidental expenses. The College does not provide for travel expenses for international students who must travel to and from the United States.