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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.

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

March 25

Mid-April

Financial Aid by the Numbers

$19K

Average amount a family on aid pays

79%

Students who work a campus job