• Oct. 1
  2025-2026 CSS Profile available
• 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.
• Jun.
  Award notification for those who have completed by March 1st
• 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.