Financial Aid

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.

Announcements

  • Attention international applicants: The CSS profile is no longer required for international applicants. International aid applicants must complete the Pomona College International Financial Aid Application . Please refer to our International Student Aid website page for more information.
  • CSS Profile is now available.
  • FAFSA will be available December 2024.
  • October 11th the Office of Financial Aid will be closed. Email or call with any questions.
  • October 22: The office will be closed for training. Please continue to email us and we will follow up as soon as we can.
  • October 29th: Join us outside of Oldenborg for Conchas and Cafecito! From 12:15pm-1:15pm. Follow us on Instagram for updates!

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 late 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 25th