Applying for Aid for International Students

Each year, Pomona College provides financial aid to a limited number of first-year international students. International transfer students are ineligible for any form of financial assistance. For students admitted to the College with aid eligibility, the College meets 100 percent of the demonstrated financial need, which is based on a family's financial circumstances. The College provides only need based aid; no merit or performance scholarships are available.

Applying for Financial Aid as a First Year International Student

International Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must apply for admission as an international student applying for financial aid and submit the CSS Profile application and the International Student Certification of Finances [pdf] .

The Admissions Committee takes financial need into consideration for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. Once a student submits the regular Admissions application to Pomona, his or her financial aid status may not be changed. Since financial aid for international students is limited, competition is intense.

Renewing Aid: Applying as a Returning Student in Future Years

Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis and no award is automatically renewed. Students must reapply each year by filing an International Student Financial Aid Application. Current Pomona students receiving financial aid will receive an International Student Financial Aid Application from the Office of Financial Aid.

However, aid recipients can be reasonably assured of continuing financial support for their four undergraduate years at Pomona College, provided students continue to demonstrate the same level of financial need, make satisfactory academic progress, and are in good standing with the College.

The deadline to apply for the renewal of Pomona College aid for Fall 2012 is April 15, 2012. Students who receive aid from a private agency or foundation are responsible for completing any renewal documents the agency or foundation may require.