Pomona College Funded Programs
Pomona College funds include scholarships, grants, loans
and work. The amounts and type of College aid in a package
depend on the student's financial need and the specific
instructions governing each separate fund. In some
instances, students are required to complete special
documents to receive highly-restricted scholarship aid. All
applicants for Pomona College funded aid are required to
file a Profile Application, which is printed and processed
by the College Scholarship Service. This form does require
the payment of a fee. The College also requires applicants
to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Pomona College Grants and Scholarships
Pomona College has income available from endowment and from
annual gifts to the College to fund College grants and
scholarships. All such awards are based on a student's
financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
A complete listing of these awards can be found in the
Pomona College Catalog.
Pomona College Loans
The Pomona College loan program allows students to borrow to
cover a portion of the family contribution. Pomona College
Loans are interest free for the life of the loan.
In addition, there is also an interest-free program
available on a restricted basis to graduates of California
high schools. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, enrolled
full-time, and be in good academic standing. In past years,
there has been a family income ceiling for these programs.
This policy is reviewed annually as is the maximum loan
amount available. The special application for this program
is available to admitted students upon acceptance of an
offer of admission.
Pomona College Self-Help Employment
Pomona College Self-Help employment is a need-based work
program packaged in financial aid awards. The provisions are
similar to those of the Federal Work-Study program. However,
this program is funded solely by Pomona College.