Federal Loan Payment Pause Ending: The pause on federal student loan payments will end in October 2023. Interest will begin to accrue again in September 2023. We have gathered information and resources to help those entering repayment.

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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.

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.

DeadlineNotification By
Fall Early DecisionNovember 15December 15
Winter Early DecisionJanuary 15February 15
Regular DecisionJanuary 15April 1
Transfer StudentsMarch 31May 15
Returning StudentsMarch 25Mid-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