Dartmouth admits students without regard to their financial background. The College provides 100 percent of admitted students' demonstrated financial need. This is a long-standing value of Dartmouth and it contributes significantly to the quality and strength of the College.
Starting with the Class of 2012, the College extended its need-blind admissions policy to all international students. Previously the College was need-blind for students from the U.S. as well as those from Canada and Mexico and provided financial aid to other international students up to a preset budget maximum. This cap was lifted in January, 2008, with the announcement of Dartmouth's financial aid initiative, and the College joined a very small group of schools that have a fully need-blind admissions process for international students.
