Pomona College Financial Aid 2027 | 100% Need Met

Pomona College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for every admitted international student eligible for need-based aid. Packages use grants and a modest student-employment allocation; Pomona does not use loans to meet financial need. International admission is need-aware, and Pomona awards no merit or athletic scholarships.

Quick facts: Early Decision I closes 8 November 2026. Early Decision II and Regular Decision close 8 January 2027. Financial-aid materials are due 15 November 2026 or 15 January 2027. Pomona does not state a common cutoff time or time zone.

What Pomona financial aid covers

100% of Pomona-calculated demonstrated financial need
Grant aid that does not need to be repaid
A modest student-employment allocation
No loans used to fill calculated financial need

Pomona reports that 41% of its international students receive need-based aid and that the average award is nearly US$74,000 per year. This is an average, not a guaranteed amount. Each offer depends on Pomona’s review of the applicant’s family finances and cost of attendance.

Who is eligible?

International first-year applicants may apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision. Admission is need-aware for international applicants, so the amount of aid requested may affect the admission decision. Applicants should request financial aid during the application process and submit the required financial documents by the applicable aid deadline.

Admission application documents

Common Application, Apply Coalition on Scoir or QuestBridge application
High-school transcript
School Report and counselor recommendation
Two teacher recommendations from core academic subjects
Midyear report with updated grades, when available
Pomona academic-interest statement and short-response essay
US$80 application fee or Pomona Access Pass fee waiver

SAT or ACT scores are optional. Applicants choosing the ACT must submit the Core ACT plus the Science section.

English-language requirement

If English is not the primary language of instruction at your school, Pomona requires TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test results. The official international FAQ lists minimum scores of 100 for TOEFL iBT, 627 for TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solutions, 7 for IELTS and 130 for the Duolingo English Test. Applicants may self-report scores when applying, but enrolling students must provide official results.

Financial-aid documents

CSS Profile using Pomona school code 4607; or
Pomona College International Financial Aid Application if the CSS Profile fee is a burden
Any family financial documents requested through the applicant portal

2027 admission and aid deadlines

Application plan	Admission deadline	Financial-aid deadline
Early Decision I	8 November 2026	15 November 2026
Early Decision II	8 January 2027	15 January 2027
Regular Decision	8 January 2027	15 January 2027

The official pages do not publish a universal cutoff time or time zone. Submit early and follow the time displayed in your chosen application platform and Pomona portal.

How to apply

Choose Common App, Coalition on Scoir or QuestBridge.
Select Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
Complete Pomona’s required essays and upload your transcript.
Arrange counselor and teacher recommendations.
Request need-based financial aid in the application.
Submit the CSS Profile or Pomona’s international aid form by the financial-aid deadline.
Monitor the applicant portal and supply any requested documents.

Apply Now on Pomona’s Official Site

Frequently asked questions

Does Pomona offer a full scholarship to every international student?

No. Pomona meets 100% of its calculated need for admitted international students who qualify for need-based aid. The award can be substantial, but it depends on individual financial circumstances.

Is international admission need-blind?

No. Pomona states that admission is need-aware for international applicants.

Does Pomona offer merit scholarships?

No. Pomona says it does not provide merit or athletic scholarships; its institutional aid is need-based.

Are loans required?

Pomona says loans are available but are not used to meet a student’s demonstrated financial need.

Are SAT or ACT scores required?

No. Pomona is test-optional.