<p>While I'm enjoying reading the Caltech versus X threads, I'm wondering when we'll receive a bill for the first quarter. I looked at Caltech's website & the Bursar's office info only confused me - lots of billing and due dates but when is the first bill sent? Also has any one received an updated/finalized financial aid offer including the new Academic Competitiveness Grant? I'm curious to see how it will be applied - subtracted from the Caltech grants or from the family contribution(wishful thinking on my part) or from student loans/work study??</p>
<p>Caltech has a policy of reducing student loans and work study first for outside scholarships.</p>
<p>I remember geeting the bill soon after arriving at Caltech (arrived at home). I think I had about a week to pay it before it was due.</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Yup, it's due before the first day of class every term.</p>