Financial Aid

Principia College admits a student body representative of a broad range of interests, viewpoints, talents, and backgrounds. As a coeducational institution, the College strives to maintain a representative and inclusive student body. Principia considers an ethnically, economically, and geographically diverse student group to be an educational asset, and actively encourages a mix of ideas, backgrounds, and experiences in its student body.  

Further information regarding Financial Aid, including application requirements and deadlines, may be found on our website.

Domestic Students

Financial need does not affect admissions decisions for US citizens and permanent residents or for students graduating from a high school in the United States. The College seeks to enroll students from all backgrounds, including those who are economically disadvantaged. 

International Students

Principia College offers generous academic and merit scholarships to all qualified international applicants. 

International students are not eligible for need-based financial aid through the institution. Additional resources for support are available to faith-affiliate students through external organizations across the globe. 

In rare circumstances, where there may be a significant set of circumstances beyond the control of the student and their family that has dramatically affected the financial circumstances of the family, a student may inquire with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss the nature of the change. There are no guarantees that additional assistance would be made available. 

Undocumented/DACA Students

Principia considers undocumented Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students who graduate from a U.S. high school as domestic student applicants. 

Conditions Governing Financial Aid Awards

Recipients of financial aid awards are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress and to uphold community standards. Falsifying information on a financial aid application could result in immediate cancellation of all financial aid and could result in disciplinary suspension. Financial aid assistance is only available to first-time, degree-seeking students or transfer students who have not previously earned a college degree. Students who already hold a college degree are not eligible for financial aid.

Record Keeping, Privacy, & Electronic Processes

Principia College will keep comprehensive documentation on file to demonstrate that funds are disbursed in correct amounts to eligible students. These records must be retained for 3 years after the award year. Personally identifiable information in these records is safeguarded according to Principia's data privacy and security policies.