Veteran Applicants

Pomona actively seeks to enroll qualified individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We believe the life experiences and varied perspectives of veterans provide valuable additions to our classrooms and community. A proud member of the Yellow Ribbon Program through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Pomona College also commits to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all applicants, making a Pomona education accessible to eligible veterans, regardless of financial means. Please contact Assistant Director of Financial Aid Jessica Dominguez, Pomona's Certifying Official, for more information regarding financial aid for veterans. 

Application Fee Waiver 

The College offers an application fee waiver to any veteran or active-duty service member applying to Pomona. Fee waiver requests can by directed to Chris Teran, Associate Dean of Admissions and Veterans Liaison.

Application Requirements

Veterans should follow the same application procedures as other applicants for admission. Those who are returning from service and have never taken college courses of any type will typically qualify as First-Year Applicants, while those who have an associate’s degree or who have taken some college courses will typically qualify as Transfer Applicants. In addition, veterans are welcome to provide additional supplementary materials with their applications. This might include further explanation of a candidate’s educational record and/or a supplementary essay addressing how the candidate’s military experience has influenced his or her readiness and desire for further education. 

Veterans considering Pomona are strongly encouraged to arrange an interview with an admissions staff member or to request an alumni interview if traveling to campus is cost-prohibitive. While not required, such a conversation may help answer important questions about the College and clarify whether Pomona is a good fit. For assistance in arranging an interview, determining which credits may transfer, or for any questions or concerns, please contact Associate Dean of Admissions and Veterans Liaison Chris Teran, or call him at (909) 621-8731.

For veterans who have just finished their service, applying to college can be a challenging process, and we pledge to assist in any ways we are able. If you have a spouse and/or other family member(s) who will need relocation assistance, please reach out to The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) Housing Coordinator, Stephanie Huch. If you would like to communicate with any of our current students who are veterans, please contact Director of Admissions Adam Sapp.