2024-25 Financial Aid Processing Update: Student Financial Aid is in the process of implementing new software that will be live for the 2024-25 academic year. This implementation, along with the delayed 2024-25 FAFSA, will change the timeline for returning students receiving financial aid. We anticipate financial aid offers being available starting in mid-May for students who have submitted all requirements.
We meet 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need. We approach financial aid as a partnership between Carleton, our students, and their families. When you apply, we start by determining what your family can reasonably pay. We use a combination of need-based grants, student employment, and manageable loans to cover the rest.
Our goal: To make Carleton affordable to every admitted student.
Financial aid deadlines are the same as admission application deadlines. Notification of aid amount is sent with your acceptance letter.
Deadline | Notification By | |
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Fall Early Decision | November 15 | December 15 |
Winter Early Decision | January 15 | February 15 |
Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 |
Transfer Students | March 31 | May 15 |
Returning Students | March 25 | Mid-May |