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Important Dates
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Oct. 12025-2026 CSS Profile available
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Mar. 1 Due
- 2025–2026 FAFSA
- School Code 003604
- Parent and student tax filers must use their 2023 tax information via Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) previously known as DRT.
- If your contributor does not have an SSN, you may submit the FAFSA using the steps here.
- 2025-2026 CSS Profile
- School Code 6609
- Complete using 2023 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 2023 W2 and 1099 Forms for all income earned from work. Small business owners may submit their 2023 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.
- 2025–2026 FAFSA
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Jun.Award notification for those who have completed by March 1st
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Jul.Award notification on rolling basis
Additional FAFSA Information
- The 2025-2026 FAFSA is expected to open to applicants by December 31, 2024. Schools should begin receiving FAFSA data by March 2025.
- All students applying for 2025–2026 are required to consent to Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) when completing the FAFSA.
- If you are unable to use the FA-DDX, then you may be required to submit a tax return transcript from the IRS or a signed copy of your federal tax return forms. 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.
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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