International Student Applicant Checklist

Financial Aid Forms & DeadlinesEarly Decision 1Early Decision 2Regular Decision
CSS Profile or Pomona College Financial Aid AppNov 15Jan 15Jan 15
2023 Tax DocumentsNov 15Jan 15Jan 15

1. Collect Your Parents' and Your 2023 Income Tax Documents or Non-Filing Statements

  • Signed 2023 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 2023

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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 tax returns or statement of non-filing tax status in the Pomona College Admissions Portal.