Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@cornell.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
January 2
Award Notification
On or about April 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Institutional Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002711 Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement Free
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
2,191 (57.3%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,744 (79.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,744 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,744 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$68,147
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,694 (97.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $63,023
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,178 (67.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,598
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
8,498 (53.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
7,489 (88.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
7,489 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
7,489 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$67,602
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,201 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $63,827
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 4,702 (62.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,457
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Not reported
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
33%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$25,655
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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