Important Financial Aid Dates
Visit the admissions page for information about Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision.
Early Decision
Students who apply for admission under the Early Decision round are committed to enrolling at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ if offered admission. Early Decision applicants are the first to be admitted and receive a financial aid offer.Ìý
- Financial Aid Priority Application Date:ÌýEarly Decision applicants should complete the by November 8.
- Financial Aid Notification Date: Students admitted under Early Decision will be notified by December 1.
Early Action & Regular Decision
- Financial Aid Priority Application Date:ÌýWe recommend students applying for Fall 2025 admission complete the CSS Profile by December 4, 2024.Ìý
- Financial Aid Notification Timeline: Students who complete their financial aid checklist by this date, and have been admitted, will receive their financial aid offer by mid-December.
Financial Aid Checklist
To apply for need-based financial aid at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, you must complete the application steps listed here:
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Supplemental financial aid application (CSS Profile or Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Supplemental Financial Aid Application)
If applicable:
- Secondary Parent information (if parents are divorced or separated)
- Other supporting documents requested by the Financial Aid Office
You can find more details on each requirement below.Ìý
1. Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA
The FAFSA is required in order to be considered for institutional, state, and federal student aid, including theÌýFederal Pell Grant,ÌýFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG),ÌýFederal Direct Loan (subsidized and/or unsubsidized), and Federal Work-Study.
- Officially available
- Cost: Free
2. Complete a supplemental financial aid application
- Option A: CSS ProfileÌý
- Option B:ÌýÑî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Financial Aid Application
Option A: CSS Profile
Over 200 schools require the CSS Profile. If you’re applying to other colleges that require the CSS Profile, you can add our school code and the results will be shared with us.Ìý
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's CSS Profile Code:Ìý1398
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Available: October 1
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Cost:ÌýThe fee to complete this applicationÌýis $25 (the fee for each additional college is $16). Some families may qualify for a fee waiver based on income.
Option B: Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Financial Aid Application
This application is free and the results are only shared with Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
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Log in using your application for admission username and password
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Available: December 1
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Cost:ÌýFree
If Applicable: Secondary Parent Information
Complete ONE of these forms below if your biological or adoptive parents are divorced, separated, or were never married and lives separately.Ìý
The FAFSA and supplemental financial aid application are completed with the parent who provided more financial support in the last 12 months (this parent is your "Primary Parent" when applying for financial aid). The parent not on the FAFSA is the "Secondary Parent." .
Option A: Secondary Parent Financial Aid Form
- We will also accept theÌýCSS Profile (Household B) in lieu of the SecondaryÌýParent Financial Aid Form.
Option B: Secondary Parent Financial Aid Form Waiver
If you have no contact with your Secondary Parent, please submit this form.
If Applicable: Other Requested Documents
Sometimes our office may request other supporting documents to clarify information reported on the FAFSA or supplemental application. Please use the secure upload link to submit documents directly to the Financial Aid Office.Ìý
If Applicable: Complete FAFSA VerificationÌý
Some FAFSAs are selected for verification by The Department of Education. This is toÌýensure the information on the FAFSA is reported accurately.Ìý If your FAFSA has been selected for verification, click here to see what the next steps are.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer
The following resources accompanying your financial aid offer from Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
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