FAQs
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Cost & Aid
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International Students
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Undocumented/DACA Students
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FAQ categories
Academic Preparation
Application Process
Cost & Aid
Early Action
Graded Written Paper
International Students
Military and Nontraditional
Optional Arts Supplement
QuestBridge
Testing
Undocumented/DACA Students
Visiting Campus
Search questions and answers
Are international students eligible for financial aid?
Yes. Our policy of meeting financial need in full for admitted students applies to all admitted students, regardless of citizenship.
Before I apply, can I get a sense of whether I might qualify for aid?
Yes. Just enter your financial information into the Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of how much aid you may be qualified to receive. The net price calculator is completely confidential and in no way affects your application for admission or financial aid.
Can I use financial aid to study abroad?
Aid students who receive approval from the Office of International Programs for a semester or year abroad will be eligible for funding based on the cost of the program and amount of their family contribution. Princeton-sponsored summer programs are not included since they have their own funds to support student costs.
Do I need to reapply for financial aid each year?
Yes. For each year of attendance at Princeton, students must submit a new financial aid application.
Do I need to supply my parents’ financial information if I am a self-supporting student?
When awarding aid, we require parental financial information for all students, with very few exceptions.
Do you give scholarships for academic merit, special talents or athletic ability?
No. All financial aid awards are based solely on need.
Does the “no loan” policy mean I would not be allowed to borrow if I wanted to take out a student loan?
Loans are available, and some students request an optional education loan to cover expenses not included in the standard student budget or to help cover all or a portion of the family expectation.
How and when do I apply for financial aid?
Regular decision applicants should apply for financial aid by Feb. 1 of the year you plan to enter college. Transfer applicants should apply by March 9. Early action applicants should apply by Nov. 9
How do you decide who gets financial aid?
Financial aid is awarded based on need only. We use the information you supply on your financial aid application and supporting documents to determine how much support we will provide.
Is it easy to find a student job on or near campus?
Our Student Employment site is continuously updated with available jobs, making it easy for students to find employment opportunities both on and off campus.