How Princeton's Aid Program Works

When awarding aid, we are guided by the following principles:

1. Admission is need-blind for all applicants, including international students. Need-blind admission means that applying for aid is not in any way a disadvantage in the admission process, ensuring equality of opportunity for low- and middle-income students. 
2. Princeton financial aid is awarded solely based on need; there are no merit scholarships.
   We consider an applicant's talents and achievements only in relation to admission. Academic and athletic merits are not considered when awarding aid.
3. Need is determined through a careful review of each family's individual financial circumstances.
   Personal attention is given to every admitted student's aid application, taking into account special circumstances and professional judgment in determining aid awards.
4. The full need of every admitted student is met through grants and a campus job. The following table provides the average grant awarded to students admitted to the Class of 2022:

Gross Family Income	Percent Qualified	Average Grant	What It Covers
$0–65,000	100%	$67,350	Full tuition, college fee, room + board
$65,000–85,000	100%	$62,865	Full tuition, college fee, 76% room + board
$85,000–100,000	100%	$59,140	Full tuition, college fee, 54% room + board
$100,000–120,000	100%	$55,540	Full tuition, college fee, 32% room + board​​​​​
$120,000–140,000	100%	$53,180	Full tuition, college fee, 17% room + board
$140,000–160,000	100%	$50,000	Full tuition
$160,000–180,000	100%	$43,900	89% tuition
$180,000–200,000	91%	$38,810	78% tuition
$200,000–250,000	83%	$29,900	60% tuition
$250,000 and above (most who qualify have 2 children in college)	33%	$22,880	46% tuition
Tuition = $49,450  Residential college fee = $890 Room and board = $16,360
Your grant may vary from the above averages based on the Financial Aid Office's individual evaluation of your family's resources, including assets other than the family home or retirement funds.