International Student Applicant Checklist

Financial Aid Forms & DeadlinesEarly Decision 1Early Decision 2Regular Decision
CSS Profile or Pomona College Financial Aid AppNov 15Jan 15Jan 15
2025 Tax DocumentsNov 15Jan 15Jan 15

Note: The financial aid application for international applicants for the 2026-2027 school year is now closed. If you’re planning to apply for 2027–28, the application will reopen mid-October 2026. Check back then for updated deadlines and forms!

1. Collect Your Parents' and Your 2025 Income Tax Documents or Non-Filing Statements

  • Signed 2025 income tax returns translated into English, including all wage statements and schedules for parent(s), student, and businesses
  • Statement of Non-filing Tax Status, if the student and/or parent(s) did not and are not required to file federal taxes for 2025

2. Submit an application for financial aid.

Pomona College accepts the CSS Profile (School Code: 4607). However, if the CSS Profile application fee is a burden, applicants may complete the Pomona College International Financial Aid Application. 

3. Upload 2025 Tax Documents or Non-Filing Statements

  • If you completed the CSS Profile you will receive a link from the College Board to submit these documents to IDOC.
  • If you completed the Pomona College International Financial Aid Application, you will find a link on your Pomona College Admissions Portal to upload these documents.

4. Submit Noncustodial Parent Materials

If you completed the CSS Profile:

  • For students whose parents are divorced/separated/living apart/never married, please have your non-custodial parent submit a CSS Profile to document their income and assets (School code 4607).
  • Upload copies of their 2025 income tax returns or a statement of non-filing status to IDOC.

If you completed the Pomona College International Financial Aid Application:

  • For students whose parents are divorced/separated/living apart/never married, please report the income from both your custodial parent (the parent that you live with) AND your non-custodial parent on the Pomona College International Financial Aid Application.
  • Upload copies of your non-custodial parent’s 2025 tax returns or statement of non-filing tax status in the Pomona College Admissions Portal.