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 provides 50% of remaining eligible tuition and fee expenses through the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship provided by the VA as well as the Pomona College match. Between the post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon funds from Pomona and the VA, the eligible tuition and fees will be covered in full. For more information, please visit the Veterans’ Financial Aid and Support page.

Admissions & Financial Aid 

For application assistance including determining the best path to apply, communicating with current students who are veterans, and determining transferrable credits please contact Associate Dean & Transfer Coordinator Paola Franco '17.

The College offers an application fee waiver to any veteran or active-duty service member applying to Pomona. Application fee waivers can be easily requested via the Pomona Access Pass.

For more information about financial aid for veterans, please reach out to:

Main Contact 
Natasha Saenz 
Counselor for Financial Aid 
Email Natasha Saenz

Alternate Contact 
Jessica Lopez 
Associate Director of Financial Aid 
Email Jessica Lopez

For questions about how to get started using your benefits and the enrollment certification process, please contact the Registrar's Office.

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 taken some college courses or who have an associate’s degree 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 informational interview with an admissions staff member if traveling to campus is cost-prohibitive. 

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.