Princeton University Financial Aid
Total reward
Average $65,000/year (no loans, 100% need)
Level
Bachelor's
Duration
For the duration of the undergraduate degree
Location
United States
About this scholarship
Princeton has a no-loan policy — all financial aid comes as grants that never need to be repaid. The university meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students including international students.
Eligibility
- All nationalities
- Need-blind for US citizens and permanent residents
- Outstanding academic record, intellectual curiosity, and extracurricular engagement
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition
- Room
- Board
- Personal allowance. No loans — all grants. Travel allowance for international students. Summer funding available
Required Documents
Common Application, PFAA, CSS Profile, Tax documents, Academic transcripts, Recommendation letters
How to Apply
- Princeton admission is need-blind for all applicants (including international and undocumented/DACA students) and meets 100% of demonstrated need with grants, not loans, on the basis of financial need (there are no merit scholarships)
- Apply for undergraduate admission, then complete the free Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) with your family's income and asset documentation; international applicants do not submit the FAFSA
- Admitted aid applicants receive a financial-aid offer alongside their admission offer
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