Types of Aid

Claremont McKenna College is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need of all admitted students, including U.S. citizens or permanent residents, DACA or undocumented students, and international students. The four primary forms of financial aid are grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.

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Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships and private outside scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

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Grants

CMC has three pools of grants: federal, state, and institutional that do not have to be repaid

GRANTS

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Work Study

Federal and institutional work-study for eligible students

WORK STUDY

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Loans

Loans from CMC, Federal Loans, and Private Loans

LOANS

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Military/Veterans' Assistance

Veterans' Educational Benefits & ROTC

MILITARY/VA