Applying as a Continuing Domestic Student
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 and are continuing at Caltech in the 2025-26 academic year. 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.
Note: You need to submit a 2025-26 FAFSA before you can access IDOC. You will be able to login to IDOC within a week after you submit your FAFSA.
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Deadline: May 20, 2025 (Submit to IDOC)
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)
Noncustodial Parent Statement (if applicable)
Business/Farm Supplement (if applicable)
Student's Non-Tax Filing Statement (if applicable)
Parent Non-Tax Filer's Statement (if applicable)