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

CSS Profile

Noncustodial Parent's CSS Profile (if applicable)

Deadline: December 11, 2023

FAFSA

Deadline: December 11, 2023 (Submit to IDOC after admissions decision)

Caltech Supplemental Aid Application

Verification Worksheet

Parents' & Student's 2022 Signed Tax Return OR IRS Tax Transcript

Parents' & Student's 2022 W-2

Noncustodial Parent's Signed 2022 Tax Return OR IRS Tax Transcript (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 & IRS Verification of Non-Filing (if applicable)

Deadline: March 2, 2024

Cal Grant GPA Verification¹

Deadline: July 15, 2024 (Complete after matriculation)

Scholarship Data Form & Addendum

¹ Residents of California Only