Princeton Eating Club facilities happily reopened their doors for members and alums after a one-year in-person hiatus due to the pandemic. The chart below shows the fees and policies that were established for the clubs for the 2019-2020 academic year, with updated information for spring 2021 and the 2021-2022 academic year as club information is provided. It is recommended that you check with the club officers during the club admissions process to get the most up-to-date information.
Club | Juniors/Seniors | Payment Policies | Financial Assistance |
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Cannon | $9,700 Sophomore Dues Spring 2022: $500 | Members may pay for the full year or by semester; installment plans can be arranged by special request. A discount is offered for early, in- full payment and to RCA members. | Cannon is seeking members who will advance its goals of diversity, inclusiveness and a lifelong commitment to and engagement with the club, regardless of a student's financial circumstances. Accordingly, a member who experiences a shortfall in their ability to meet their financial obligation to the club may be able to receive financial aid through the Higgins Scholarship Fund. Assistance is not guaranteed, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis through a discreet, formal application process. |
Cap and Gown | $9,975 | A financial aid package is available (see "Financial Assistance"). RCA and ARCA discount: $2000 discount for RCAs, $1000 discount for ARCAs. | Cap provides a grant for all students on financial aid that covers the difference between the University board fee and the club membership fee. It guarantees that no member on full financial aid pays any out-of-pocket costs for club membership. Total fees this year (for 2021-2022) for any student on financial aid is $9,575. |
Charter | $9,500 | The Club offers one, two or six payment plans. There is an RCA discount. | Charter accepts applications for financial assistance and awards grants on a case-by-case basis. |
Cloister | $9,750 | Payment options include full year, semester, and monthly. RCA discount available. | Cloister offers financial assistance via an application process on a case-by-case basis; please contact meghancs@princeton.edu for more information. |
Colonial | $8,982 | Members have the option of a one, two or six payment plan. There is an early pay discount and RCA reduced meal plans are available. | Colonial Club offers an application-based financial aid program for those who need assistance. We offer a generous package and everyone who has requested aid has received it. Colonial Club wants to be sure that everyone who wants to be part of our community is not hindered due to financial constraints. |
Cottage | $9750 | Members have the option to pay in a one-payment plan, two-payment plan, or four-payment plan for full, reduced, and RCA meal plans. | Cottage has a "Glinka Scholarship Fund" which is available to an undergraduate member who is on a level of financial aid from Princeton University of between 30-100% and who has a convincing argument that he or she cannot afford the cost differential of UCC charges not covered by PU Financial Aid. |
Ivy | $10,800 Spring 2022 sophomore initiation fee of $1300 | Members can pay in full or in installments per request. There is a discount for early payment. The spring 2021 sophomore initiation fee can be paid in two installments (due March 15 and June 1). | Every Ivy member who is on financial aid is eligible for a grant from the Ivy 1879 Foundation that will exceed the difference between Ivy's fees ($10,450) and the University's board budget for upperclassmen who receive aid ($9,250). |
Quad | $9600 | Members can pay in full, by semester, or monthly. There are no additional social, house, alcohol, or other fees (other than installment credit card fees for those paying monthly). | If you are on full financial aid there is a discounted rate of $9,060. Scholarships are available for sophomores and upperclassmen with demonstrated need. |
Terrace | $9,300 for 2021 - 2022 | Terrace is flexible with payments including paying in full, by semester, monthly or special arrangement. A robust financial aid plan is available for students with different levels of aid, as well as RCA discounts. | If you are on financial aid, your current University support will cover most if not all of the costs of Terrace Club. Terrace has guaranteed discounts for most who receive financial aid from the University. Also, we offer additional discretionary grants for members on a case by case basis. Finance issues will not prevent a student from joining Terrace. Contact an officer or staff member for a discreet discussion of how Terrace can be affordable for you. |
Tiger Inn | $9,500 | Pay in full or in 2 installments. RCAs $7,175. | Tiger Inn offers financial aid to upper-class students in need of assistance and is determined on a case-by-case basis. |
Tower | $10,017 | RCAs 2019-2020: $7,447; payment options include full payment or payment in 2 installments; discounts for early payment. | Financial assistance for upperclassmen will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |