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: 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. Please refer to our International Student Aid webpage for more information.
  • CSS Profile is now available.
  • FAFSA will be available December 2024.
  • The Office of Financial Aid will close November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume regular business hours December 2nd.
  • The last day to submit loan request and all other requirements is November 25th

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