The 2025-2026 CSS Profile is now available. The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is expected to become available in December. If you are applying for need-based aid, you should submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile before the application deadlines as listed below.

Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (first-year)

Forms and deadlinesEarly decision IEarly decision IIRegular decision
June 1June 1June 1

(Required from each parent in cases of divorce or separation.)
November 15January 3January 17
Federal tax return all schedules, all W-2s; Include corporate returns if applicable.
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November 15January 3January 17
Note: All late applicants will be considered on a “funds available” basis.

Financial aid deadlines for international applicants (first-year and transfer)

Forms and deadlinesEarly decision IEarly decision IIRegular decision

(Only the CSS Profile filed online is accepted.)
November 15January 3January 17
Parental tax returnNovember 15January 3January 17

Submit parental tax returns translated into English. If a return is not filed, provide a letter from parents’ employers attesting to the annual salary. List gross salary and deductions that reduce the gross salary, including taxes and insurance.

Note: All late applicants will be considered on a “funds available” basis.

Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (transfer)

Forms and deadlinesFall transfersSpring transfers
March 17 (2025–26 FAFSA)November 4 (2024–25 FAFSA)

(Required from each parent in cases of divorce or separation.)
March 17 (2025–26 Profile)November 4 (2024–25 Profile)
Federal tax return all schedules, all W-2s. Include corporate returns if applicable.
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March 17 (2023 tax year)November 4 (2022 tax year)

Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (Francis Perkins)

Forms and deadlinesFall transfersSpring transfers
March 17 (2025–26 FAFSA)November 4 (2024–25 FAFSA)

Financial aid deadlines for current students

FormDeadline

The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal grant and loan assistance. We suggest that you choose the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when filing your FAFSA. Using the DRT is efficient and reduces errors.
April 4


The Profile is used to determine eligibility for need-based, institutional financial aid. (If you are applying for federal aid only, you do not need to file the Profile.)

If your biological or adoptive parents are separated, divorced or were never married and do not live together, each of your parents must complete a CSS Profile.

April 4

Federal tax forms and verification documents

Federal tax returns, or non-tax filer statements, and federal W2 forms are required from all current students and their parent(s). Federal tax returns or non-tax filer statements should be — the College Board’s imaging service. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Department of Education, additional forms such as the Verification Worksheet will be required and should also be uploaded to IDOC.

Do not email or fax tax documents or documents containing Social Security numbers to our office. Documents should be uploaded to IDOC.

April 4
Sign in to Financial Aid Online to review your requirements.

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The Office of Student Financial Services administers financial aid and student billing.