Applying as an Incoming Domestic Student: Regular Decision
This page shows the name and deadline of every form that you need to apply for financial aid. Use this page if you are a US Citizen or permanent resident applying to Caltech for admission as a first-year for entry in fall 2025. 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: March 17, 2025
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Deadline: March 3, 2025
Deadline: March 17, 2025 (Submit after admissions decision)
Noncustodial Parent's CSS Profile (if applicable)
Deadline: March 17, 2025 (Submit to IDOC after admissions decision)
Caltech Supplemental Aid Application
Parents' & Student's 2023 Signed Tax Return
Noncustodial Parent's Signed 2023 Tax Return (if applicable)
Noncustodial Parent's 2023 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: July 15, 2025 (Complete after matriculation)
Scholarship Data Form & Addendum
1 Residents of California Only