COVID-19 Update
In light of challenges presented by COVID-19, Princeton will suspend its standardized testing requirement and move to one application deadline for the 2020-21 first-year admission cycle.
Apply for Financial Aid
The instructions below are for prospective applicants. If you are an enrolled student, please visit the financial aid website for current students.
Financial aid forms and deadlines |
Regular Decision |
Transfer Program |
| Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) | February 1 | March 9 |
| Parents' 2018 federal income tax return and W-2 statements (or the equivalent for non-filers) |
February 1 | March 9 |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | February 1 | March 9 |
|
Non-custodial Parent Form or Waiver Request Form |
February 1 | March 9 |
- Complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application
- The Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) is free and easy to use for both U.S. and international applicants.
- After you submit the admission application you will be emailed instructions to create your Princeton Applicant Portal account, which you will use to complete the PFAA.
- We recommend you read the instructions for applying for financial aid and review our tips for submitting the online application.
- Upload a copy of your parents' 2018 tax return and W-2 statements
- Once you submit the PFAA, you'll be able to upload tax documents. The required document can be uploaded one time in the appropriate document type field. If needed, you can use the "other" field for an additional upload.
- The tax return upload should include the Form 1040 federal income tax return, all schedules, and W-2 statements.
- If your parent(s) do not file a U.S. tax return, review the additional aid application requirements to determine which documents to upload.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit a FAFSA as part of your aid application.
- Make sure to include Princeton's Federal School Code, 002627, on the form to ensure we receive your completed FAFSA.
- Submit non-custodial parent information
- If your parents are divorced, separated or unmarried and living in separate households, and your custodial parent is not (re)married, you are required to complete the Non-custodial Parent Form or Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request Form in order to be considered for need-based aid at Princeton.
- For more information, including copies of the forms, review the additional aid application requirements.
Related Links:
Financial Aid Office Code of Conduct
Princeton University Nondiscrimination Statement