Faculty teach all courses and lead lab sections, so there are no teaching assistants responsible for classes. Carleton's faculty have been nationally recognized for their commitment to teaching, and most students will agree that faculty members are not only accessible, but approachable as well. Faculty members hold separate office hours for each of the courses they teach, and it is not uncommon for students to have lunch or play on an intramural team with a professor. We believe strongly that any admitted student who wants to attend Carleton should be able to do so, regardless of her or his financial situation. To realize this philosophy, Carleton meets 100 percent of a family's financial need through a combination of grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid, federally secured and subsidized loans, and part-time campus jobs.
Funds are also available for international students .
Admission to movies, concerts, sporting events, and other campus activities is included in this fee, so additional expenses beyond this fee are primarily found in books and personal expenses. Students must indicate on the Carleton application for admission that they wish to be considered for financial assistance. There is no separate Carleton application for financial aid. Since each financial aid package is dependent on each family's respective financial situation, there are no pre-set financial aid packages. In most cases, this will be the largest portion of your aid award.