APPLYING FOR AID

Transfer Applicants

Important Dates

  • Oct. 1
    2025-2026 CSS Profile available
  • Nov. 15 Due
    • 2025-2026 FAFSA
      • School Code 003604
      • Parent and student tax filers must either populate 2023 tax information using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or submit an IRS Tax Return Transcript
    • 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.
    • IDOC Student Dashboard - Parent and student tax documents
      • Submit 2023 tax return along with all W-2s, 1099s and all accompanying schedules as well as all other forms available via IDOC.
        • If an S-Corporation or Partnership is present, a copy of the business return may be requested.
      • Students who did not file a tax return, submit College Board’s Non-Tax Filer Statement.
      • Parent(s) who did not file a tax return, submit both College Board’s Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement and request an IRS Non-Filer Letter dated after Oct. 1, 2024, using Form 4506-T.
    • 2023 Non-Custodial Parent Tax Documents (if applicable)
      • Submit 2023 tax return along with all W-2s, 1099s and all accompanying schedules as well as other forms available via IDOC.
        • If an S-Corporation or Partnership is present, a copy of the business return may be requested.
  • Mid-Dec.
    Award notification
  • Oct. 1
    2026-2027 CSS Profile available
  • APR. 15 Due
    • 2026-2027 FAFSA
      • School Code 003604
      • Parent and student tax filers must use their 2024 tax information using the 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.
    • 2026-2027 CSS Profile
      • School Code 6609
      • Complete using 2024 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.
    • IDOC Student Dashboard - Parent and student tax documents
      • Submit 2024 tax return along with all W-2s, 1099s and all accompanying schedules as well as all other forms available via IDOC.
        • If an S-Corporation or Partnership is present, a copy of the business return may be requested.
      • Students who did not file a tax return, submit College Board’s Non-Tax Filer Statement.
      • Parent(s) who did not file a tax return, submit both College Board’s Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement and request an IRS Non-Filer Letter dated after Oct. 1, 2025, using Form 4506-T.
    • 2024 Non-Custodial Parent Tax Documents (if applicable)
      • Submit 2024 tax return along with all W-2s, 1099s and all accompanying schedules as well as other forms available via IDOC.
        • If an S-Corporation or Partnership is present, a copy of the business return may be requested.
  • May. 31
    Award notification
  • Blake Dalina - Assistant Director
  • Paul Negrete- Executive Director, University Financial Aid Services
  • Ilaria Puente- Associate Director
  • Amanda Jurovic- Deputy Director, Financial Aid Systems
  • Renelda Robles- Associate Director
  • Fei Wang- Assistant Director, Financial Aid Systems
  • Julissa Disla - Assistant Director
  • Ren Gray- Assistant Director
  • Anakaren Negrete - Administrative Assistant
  • Sahmeen Ali-Assistant Director
  • Daniel Suarez - Financial Aid Counselor
  • Reghan Ward - Financial Aid Counselor

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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.

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