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Princeton University Grant (Undergraduate Need-Based Financial Aid)

Princeton University, United States

Scholarship overview

The Princeton University Grant is awarded on the basis of a family's contribution as determined by Princeton's own methodology. Princeton meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need, first counting external funds awarded to the student (federal, state and other) and then filling the remaining gap with Princeton University Grant. Grants do not have to be repaid and replace student loans in all aid packages.

Princeton does not offer academic or athletic merit scholarships; aid is entirely need-based. Admission is need-blind, and the same policy applies to international students.

Award Information

  • Admitted undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need; international students are eligible on the same terms as US students.
  • Current undergraduates must reapply for aid each year.
  • For most US families the family contribution is 25% of income over $150,000 and 5% of student and parent assets over $175,000; for families outside the United States it is adjusted for cost of living.
  • Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with grant aid.
  • Average annual undergraduate aid package: $83,000+.
  • 2026-27 tuition: $68,140; estimated cost of attendance $94,624.
  • 71% of the class of 2030 qualify for aid; 89% of recent seniors graduated debt-free.
  • First-year early action: Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA), tax documents and noncustodial parent form due Nov. 9.
  • First-year regular decision: Feb. 1.
  • Transfer: March 9.
  • Current students (2026-27): PFAA due May 1, 2026.
  1. Apply for admission and create a Princeton Applicant Portal account.
  2. Complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA), which is free for US and international applicants.
  3. Upload parents' federal tax return and W-2 statements (where applicable) and the noncustodial parent form or waiver request.
  4. US citizens and permanent residents also complete the FAFSA using Princeton's federal school code 002627.

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Documents you will need

  • PFAA
  • Parents' 2025 federal income tax return and W-2 statements (where applicable)
  • FAFSA (US citizens and permanent residents)
  • Noncustodial parent form or waiver request form

How selection works

Awards are based solely on demonstrated need as evaluated by the Financial Aid Office; outside scholarships reduce the Princeton grant rather than the family contribution.

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