Federal Student Debt Cancellation update: The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a new one-time student federal loan cancellation to be granted based on income. Student loan payment pause extended through 12/31/2022. Visit go.carleton.edu/debt-relief for an overview and next steps.

Student Financial Aid

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Carleton’s Commitment

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.

Our Approach

Key Financial Aid Dates

Financial aid deadlines are the same as admission application deadlines. Notification of aid amount is sent with your acceptance letter.

	Deadline	Notification By
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 (Round 1)	January 10	End of February
Returning Students (Round 2)	March 28	Mid-May

How to Apply

Financial Aid by the Numbers

$19K

Average amount a family on aid pays

Estimate your cost

79%

Students who work a campus job

Learn more about student employment