A Commitment to Need-Based Financial Aid
Pomona College is one of a handful of institutions committed to meeting the full demonstrated need of all students who are eligible for need-based financial aid.
The Basics
- A student's financial need is determined after a careful review of each family's financial documents. We do our best to take into account each family's unique circumstances.
- For eligible students, the Offer of Financial Aid is composed of grant aid and a modest student employment allotment. While loans are available, Pomona does not use loans to meet a student's financial need.
Financial Aid Deadlines
Applying for Financial Aid
Prospective Students:
- Early Decision 1: November 15th
- Early Decision 2: January 15th
- Regular Decision: January 15th
- Transfer Students: March 1st
Returning Students:
- All returning students: April 15th
Returning students who apply on time can expect to receive a financial aid notification in mid June.
For more information on deadlines, please visit our financial aid application materials and deadlines page.
Applying for Student Loans
Last Date to apply:
- Fall Semester: November 25th
- Spring Semester: April 15th
JOIN OUR OCTOBER WEBINARS
Financial Aid 101 (International), Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Financial Aid 101 (Domestic), Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Quest to the Nest: Is Pomona Your Perfect Match?, Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Transferring to Pomona?, Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5 p.m.