Domestic Students
Continuing Students
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Domestic Applicants
Follow the directions below if you are applying to Caltech for admission as a freshman, transfer, or 3/2 student for entry in fall of 2008, and are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Application
Register for the 2008-2009 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE after October 1, 2007. Designate "California Institute of Technology" as one of the recipients by using our CSS Code 4034.
December 15, 2007: Applicants must register for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
January 15, 2008: Applicants must submit the completed PROFILE application.
Note: Early Action applicants must register for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE by October 15, 2007 and must submit the completed PROFILE application by November 15, 2007.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]
The 2008-2009 FAFSA will be available on January 1, 2008. You will need to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) prior to completing the FAFSA online http://www.pin.ed.gov/. Designate "California Institute of Technology" as one of the FAFSA recipients by using our Undergraduate Federal Code Number 001131.
Due Date: January 15, 2008
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
All California residents must complete and submit the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission. Downlod detailed instructions.
Due Date: March 2, 2008
2008-09 CSS Noncustodial PROFILE
If your parents are divorced, separated or never married, your noncustodial parent will need to complete the 2008-09 CSS Noncustodial PROFILE Application. After your CSS PROFILE application is processed, you will receive an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit this information. Once you have your login information your noncustodial parent can access the application at the link above.
Due Date: March 2, 2008
2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement
If either of your parents is self-employed or owns a business/farm, you will need to submit the 2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement. After your CSS PROFILE application is processed, you will receive an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit this form and other required tax documents using the Institutional Documentation Service [IDOC]. Login to the IDOC site to get your IDOC Cover Sheet. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit this form and all other required documents directly to the College Board.
Due Date: March 2, 2008
Verification Worksheet
All students must complete and sign the 2008-2009 Verification Worksheet. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit the appropriate worksheet directly to the College Board.
Dependent Verification Worksheet
Independent Verification Worksheet
Due Date: March 2, 2008
Caltech Supplemental Application
All students must complete the 2008-2009 Caltech Supplemental Application. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit this form directly to the College Board.
Due Date: March 2, 2008
2007 Parents’ and Student Federal Income Tax Return (including all schedules and W-2s). You will need to provide a copy of your parents’ most recent tax return before your eligibility for financial aid can be determined. After your CSS PROFILE application is processed, you will be sent an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit your tax returns using the Institutional Documentation Service [IDOC]. Login to the IDOC site, download and complete the IDOC Cover Sheet and submit your 2007 federal income tax return, all schedules, W-2 forms and all other required documents directly to the College Board. If you or your parents own corporations, partnerships or trusts, please include copies of those tax returns (Forms 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, K-1). All copies need to be sent directly to the College Board along with your IDOC Cover Sheet.
Due Date: March 2, 2008
Important Reminder: All documents must be submitted to the College Board as one complete packet and must have an IDOC cover sheet. Tax returns must be signed.
Important Note Regarding the IDOC Process: If you are applying to another school that is also using IDOC, and that school's deadline is earlier than March 2, then the College Board will require your application materials by the earlier deadline.
Caltech Scholarship Data Form
Complete the 2008-2009 Caltech Scholarship Data Form to be considered for named and endowed scholarships. Note: Entering students will not be issued a Caltech ID number -required for the form- until sometime in June 2008.
Due Date: July 15, 2008
Continuing Domestic Students
Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]
The 2008-2009 FAFSA will be available on January 1, 2008. File the FAFSA and designate "California Institute of Technology" as the recipient by using our Undergraduate Federal Code Number 001131. Due Date: March 2, 2008
2007 Parents’ and Student Federal Income Tax Return (including all schedules and W-2s). You will need to provide a copy of your parents’ most recent tax return before your eligibility for financial aid can be determined. You will be sent an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit your tax returns using the Institutional Documentation Service [IDOC]. Login to the IDOC site, download and complete the IDOC Cover Sheet and submit your 2007 federal income tax return, all schedules, W-2 forms and all other required documents directly to the College Board. If you or your parents own corporations, partnerships or trusts, please include copies of those tax returns (Forms 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, K-1). All copies need to be sent directly to the College Board along with your IDOC Cover Sheet.
Due Date: April 20, 2008
Verification Worksheet
All students must complete and sign the 2008-2009 Verification Worksheet. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit the appropriate worksheet directly to the College Board.
Dependent Verification Worksheet
Independent Verification Worksheet
Due Date: April 20, 2008
Caltech Supplemental Application
All students must complete the 2008-2009 Caltech Supplemental Application. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit this form directly to the College Board.
Due Date: April 20, 2008
2008-09 CSS Noncustodial PROFILE
If your parents are divorced, separated or never married, your noncustodial parent will need to complete the 2008-09 CSS Noncustodial PROFILE Application. You will receive an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit this form and other required tax documents using the Institutional Documentation Service [IDOC]. Login to the IDOC site to get your IDOC Cover Sheet. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit this form and all other required documents directly to the College Board.
Due Date: April 20, 2008
2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement
If either of your parents is self-employed or owns a business/farm, you will need to submit the 2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement. You will receive an email from the College Board with instructions on how to submit this form and other required tax documents using the Institutional Documentation Service [IDOC]. Login to the IDOC site to get your IDOC Cover Sheet. Use the IDOC Cover Sheet to submit this form and all other required documents directly to the College Board.
Due Date: April 20, 2008
Caltech Scholarship Data Form
Complete the 2008-2009 Caltech Scholarship Data Form to be considered for named and endowed scholarships.
Due Date: April 20, 2008
Important Reminder: All documents must be submitted directly to the College Board as one complete packet and must have an IDOC cover sheet. Tax returns must be signed.
Request for 2008 Summer Work-Study
Complete this form to apply for Summer Work-Study
Due Date: May 1, 2008
Graduate Domestic Applicants (loans only)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]
The 2008-2009 FAFSA will be available on January 1, 2008. File the FAFSA and designate "California Institute of Technology" as the recipient by using our Undergraduate Federal Code Number 001131.
Student’s 2007 Federal Income Tax Return
If you filed a 2007 Federal income tax return, please submit a signed photocopy to our office, including photocopies of your W-2 and 1099 forms plus all schedules and attachments. Submit all copies directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Student Certification of Non-Filing
If you did not file a federal income tax return, please complete the Student Certification of Non-Filing. Please attach copies of W-2 or 1099 forms (if applicable) to the Student Certification of Non-Filing. Submit all forms directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Verification Worksheet
All students must complete and sign the 2008-2009 Verification Worksheet. Submit form directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement
If either you or your spouse is self-employed or owns a business/farm, please submit the 2008-2009 CSS Business/Farm Supplement. Submit form directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Caltech Graduate Student Loan Application
Complete the 2008-2009 Caltech Graduate Student Loan Application. Submit form directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Rental/Lease Agreement
Submit a copy of your current Rental or Lease Agreement. Submit form directly to: Financial Aid Office, MC 110-87, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Meeting with Director of Financial Aid
After you have turned in all application/documents, please arrange a meeting with Don Crewell, Director of Financial Aid.
The forms listed in each section provide us with essential information about your family's financial status and enable us to determine your eligibility for Federal, state, and/or Caltech funds. We encourage you to keep copies of all forms submitted for your records.
NOTE: All recipients of financial aid must apply for aid each year.