Need-aware; Oberlin meets demonstrated need for admitted aid applicants. International students must request aid at admission using CSS Profile or an eligible ISAFA alternative; Canadian citizens must use CSS. Merit consideration is automatic. These rules cover Arts and Sciences, not Conservatory auditions
Non-native speakers without English-medium secondary schooling must demonstrate proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. If exams are unavailable, request a waiver; submitted language scores are viewed more favorably
Arts and Sciences: ED I and Early Action November 1; ED II January 5; Regular Decision January 15. Aid documents share those deadlines. Conservatory has a separate application/audition timetable