| Financial Aid Forms & Deadlines | Early Decision 1 | Early Decision 2 | Regular Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSS Profile or Pomona College Financial Aid App | Nov 15 | Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| 2025 Tax Documents | Nov 15 | Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
Note: The financial aid application for international applicants for the 2026-2027 school year is now closed. If you’re planning to apply for 2027–28, the application will reopen mid-October 2026. Check back then for updated deadlines and forms!
1. Collect Your Parents' and Your 2025 Income Tax Documents or Non-Filing Statements
- Signed 2025 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 2025
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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 tax returns or statement of non-filing tax status in the Pomona College Admissions Portal.