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QuestBridge non-finalists and finalists who do not match with another partner college may convert their QuestBridge application to a Swarthmore application by completing the Swarthmore-QuestBridge Intent to Apply Form. No additional application is required.
Now hear from Anyssa, a first-generation college student, and her journey to Swarthmore.
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We want the college application process to be accessible for everyone. That's why we waive the application fee via the Common Application or Coalition Application if it poses a financial hardship, offer all-expenses-paid campus visit programs for admitted students, and waive the enrollment deposit for qualified students. In addition, standardized test scores are optional for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.
If you're a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented (or DACA) student graduating from a U.S. high school, we don't consider your ability to pay when we evaluate your admission application. Swarthmore's financial aid awards meet 100% of determined need, and consist solely of grants (which do not need to be repaid) and the expectation that you'll work in a part-time College job.
We support students with a range of programs and resources. Explore places like the Black Cultural Center, Intercultural Center, Interfaith Center, and Women's Resource Center. Learn more about our cash-free campus and funded internships. Discover an array of mentoring or fellowship programs that provide exciting opportunities for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.
For Spanish-speaking families, visit our En Español page for information on applications, academics, campus life and more.