Travel Aid
Please note the travel aid application will close November 1. We’ll reopen the application to high school seniors next fall.
We’re delighted that you’d like to visit campus! We have a strong commitment to access and understand that many students may not have the resources to travel to Carleton. Our Admissions Office has limited need-based funds to support students’ travel to Northfield.
You can find the travel aid application below:
Already approved for a travel subsidy? Submit your receipts!
What is travel aid at Carleton?
Given the finite resources we can allocate, we will reimburse some portion of the following costs:
- Your ticket on a plane, bus, or train
- Mileage (if you drive)
- Hotel
- Meals
What can I do during my visit to campus?
Tour campus, attend an information session, sit in on a class, or eat lunch in the dining halls!
Learn more and schedule your visit
You are welcome to schedule your visit before you have been approved for travel aid but know there is no guarantee of aid until after we have confirmed your eligibility. Please note that our confirmation of your visit does not indicate that you have been approved for travel aid. If you are depending on travel aid to support your visit to campus, you should wait to make any travel arrangements until you have received approval of your request.
How do I get to campus?
Our campus is located in the charming historic river town of Northfield, about 45 minutes south of MSP Airport. There are daily buses between the Twin Cities and campus. Read on to learn more about how to get to campus.
Who can I contact for help?
It’s okay to have questions: we’re here to help. You can send us an email or give us a call (507-222-4190).
If you are depending on our travel subsidy to support your travel to campus, you should wait to make any travel arrangements until you have received approval of your request.
We can’t wait to meet you!