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Important Dates
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Oct. 12024-2025 CSS Profile available
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Feb. 1 Due
- 2024–2025 FAFSA
- School Code 003604
- Parent and student tax filers must use their 2022 tax information via federal tax information (FTI) previously known as DRT.
- 2024-2025 CSS Profile
- School Code 6609
- Complete using 2022 income and tax information and current asset information.
- Custodial and non-custodial parent will each need to complete their respective profile for the student to be awarded aid.
- ESTHER – Document Upload
- Parent(s) and student must upload a copy of the 2022 W2 and 1099 Forms for all income earned from work. Small business owners may submit their 2022 Schedule C or E in lieu of W2 forms.
- Student non-tax filer’s must submit a Non-Filer Statement Form.
- Review ESTHER for additional requirements requested to be uploaded.
- 2024–2025 FAFSA
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Apr.Award notification for those who have completed by Feb 1st
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Jun.Award notification on rolling basis
IRS Data Retrieval
- All students applying for 2024–2025 are required to use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool which should be available beginning December 2023.
- If you are unable to use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool, then you are required to submit a tax return transcript from the IRS. Once you have received your tax return transcript, submit it to our office via fax at 713-348-2139 with the student's name and Rice ID number on all documents.
- If you did not file a tax return, submit the CollegeBoard’s Non-Tax Filer Statement to our office. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Department of Education, then you will need to complete a Form 4506-T requesting a non-tax filer letter.
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Connect with a Financial Aid Officer
We know that figuring out financial aid can be a confusing and stressful process. Don't worry - our financial aid counselors are here to help. As you navigate this process, we're available to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to getting to know you!
Meet Our Financial Aid Officers Email UsSchedule a 1:1 Meeting (Current Students)Additional Resources
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Helpful Links
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CALL
713-348-4958
fina@rice.edu
WALK-IN HOURS
M-Th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT
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