Applying as an Incoming Domestic Student: Restrictive Early Action
This page shows the name and deadline of every form that you need to apply for financial aid. Use this information if you are a US Citizen or permanent resident applying to Caltech for admission as a first-year for entry in fall 2024. Click on each form's name for more specific instructions.
If you just want to apply for federal financial aid, you only need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If we need more information to complete your application, we will contact you.
Priority Deadline: December 11, 2023
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Deadline: November 15, 2023
Noncustodial Parent's CSS Profile (if applicable)
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Deadline: December 11, 2023 (Submit to IDOC after admissions decision)
Caltech Supplemental Aid Application
Parents' & Student's 2022 Signed Tax Return
Noncustodial Parent's Signed 2022 Tax Return (if applicable)
Noncustodial Parent's 2022 W-2 (if applicable)
Business/Farm Supplement (if applicable)
Student's Non-Tax Filing Statement (if applicable)
Parent Non-Tax Filer's Statement (if applicable)
Deadline: March 2, 2024
Deadline: July 15, 2024 (Complete after matriculation)
Scholarship Data Form & Addendum
1 Residents of California Only