Princeton University Financial Aid
About this scholarship
Princeton University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, has a generous, entirely need-based financial aid programme that makes its undergraduate education affordable for admitted students from all backgrounds, including international students. Rather than offering merit scholarships, Princeton meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted student with grants, not loans.
The aid is comprehensive: it can cover full tuition, room, board, and a personal allowance, with all aid provided as grants that never need to be repaid, plus a travel allowance for international students and access to summer funding. The average aid award is substantial, and many students pay significantly less than the published cost or nothing at all.
Admission is need-blind for all applicants, including international and undocumented or DACA students, and Princeton meets 100 percent of demonstrated need on the basis of financial circumstances; there are no merit scholarships. You apply for undergraduate admission, then complete the free Princeton Financial Aid Application with your family’s income and asset documentation (international applicants do not submit the FAFSA), and admitted aid applicants receive a financial-aid offer alongside their admission offer. For talented students worldwide, Princeton’s aid removes the cost barrier to an Ivy League education.
Eligibility
- All nationalities.
- Need-blind admission for all applicants (including international and undocumented or DACA students).
- Outstanding academic record, intellectual curiosity, and extracurricular engagement.
- Aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (there are no merit scholarships).
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition.
- Room.
- Board.
- Personal allowance.
- No loans, as all aid is grants.
- Travel allowance for international students.
- Summer funding available.
Required Documents
- Common Application.
- Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA).
- CSS Profile.
- Tax documents.
- Academic transcripts.
- Recommendation letters.
How to Apply
- Note that Princeton admission is need-blind for all applicants and meets 100 percent of demonstrated need with grants, not loans (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 (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is Princeton University Financial Aid fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Meets 100% of demonstrated need with grants, not loans; Can cover tuition, room, board, and a personal allowance.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Princeton University Financial Aid cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is January 1, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: All nationalities; Need-blind admission for all applicants (including international and undocumented or DACA students); Outstanding academic record, intellectual curiosity, and extracurricular engagement; Aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (there are no mโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
