Scholarship
CMU Pathway Program
Carnegie Mellon University
Award
tuition-free for families under $75k/year; meets 100% demonstrated need for eligible domestic undergraduates
Deadline
See sponsor site
Not yet published; confirm on sponsor site
Need-based institutional aid for admitted Carnegie Mellon undergraduates. CMU does not offer general merit scholarships; admitted domestic students may receive grants through the Pathway Program (including tuition-free attendance for families earning under $75,000) after submitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Aid deadlines follow CMU financial aid timelines, not a single merit-scholarship date.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school senior
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Application requirements
- Submit the FAFSA for CMU financial aid: CMU requires both the FAFSA and CSS Profile for need-based aid. Forms open October 1; CMU's preferred deadlines are about November 15 (Early Decision) and February 15 (Regular Decision).
- Submit the CSS Profile for CMU financial aid: Required alongside the FAFSA. Same preferred deadlines: about November 15 (Early Decision) and February 15 (Regular Decision).
- Provide signed tax documents if CMU requests them: CMU may request signed parent and student tax returns, W-2s, or other supporting documents to verify your aid application.
Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source