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The Institute meets 100% of students' demonstrated financial need and we do not consider domestic students' financial resources, or their ability to pay tuition, at any point in the admissions process. Caltech Admissions is need-blind for domestic students (including undocumented and DACA students who graduate from a U.S. high school). We are need-aware for international students because the total amount of financial aid funds for international students is limited. Caltech's Approach to Financial Aid We're committed to providing you with a financial aid package that fully meets your demonstrated financial need. Through a combination of different types of aid, admitted Caltech students who applied for financial aid will receive scholarships and grants (which are gifts and do not have to be paid back), work-study and loans to meet their level of financial need. Caltech does not award merit scholarships. Financial aid is need-based to ensure our commitment to low- and middle-income families. Affording Caltech We meet 100% of a student's demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. For the incoming fall 2024 class, the average grant aid was just under $73,000 The average loan indebtedness for the Class of 2023 was approximately $16,000 Most students from families making less than $200,000 (with typical assets) can expect an aid package that covers tuition Caltech is also committed to meeting the needs of low- and middle-income families and have done so in several ways: Awarding student scholarships based exclusively on financial need (you're also welcome and encouraged to apply for outside scholarships Most students from families making less than $100,000 (with typical assets) can expect a no-loan financial aid package that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food Since 2021, Caltech has increased significantly its investments in our students and families, investing millions of dollars more in annual financial aid and support packages At least 20% of first-year students in the past three incoming classes were Pell eligible students Determining Family Contribution Caltech will estimate your family's ability to contribute to your education expenses on a yearly basis, based on the financial and household information you provide in your financial aid application. 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