Apply for Need-Based Aid

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  • Early Action

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    By November 15, 2023:

    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569. 
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service.  IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    No Later Than April 1, 2024:

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

  • Early Decision I

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    By November 15, 2023:

    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569.
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service.  IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    No Later Than April 1, 2024:

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

  • Early Decision II

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    By February 1, 2024:

    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569. 
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service. IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    No Later Than April 1, 2024:

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

  • Regular Decision

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    By February 1, 2024:

    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569. 
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service. IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    No Later Than April 1, 2024:

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

  • International Students and Non-U.S. Citizens

    Submit the following by the financial aid deadline of your admission plan:

    NOTE: Undocumented/DACA students must submit only the CSS Profile.

    Financial Aid Deadlines:

    Early Action November 15, 2023
    Early Decision I November 15, 2023
    Early Decision II February 1, 2024
    Regular Decision February 1, 2024
  • Transfer Students

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    FOR FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT

    By March 1, 2024:

    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569. 
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service. IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    No Later Than April 1, 2024:

    FOR SPRING 2025 ENROLLMENT

    By November 1, 2024:

    • Submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA code is 003744.
    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our CSS Profile code is 5569. 
      • If your parents are divorced or separated, both of your parents must complete separate CSS Profile forms. In this case, each parent has a separate Profile username and password to maintain privacy.
    • Submit copies of student and parent(s) 2022 federal tax returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service. IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. The student will receive an email from the College Board approximately 1 to 2 days after submitting the CSS Profile regarding how to submit your tax information. Be sure to submit a copy of all the documents you submitted to the IRS.

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

  • Current Students

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

    For 2024-25:

    To apply for need-based aid for the 2024-25 academic year (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025), submit the following forms by the University of Richmond’s deadline of May 15, 2024:

    • Submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA Code is 003744.  
    • Submit the 2024-25 CSS Profile application to the College Board. Our Profile Code is 5569. 
    • Submit copies of student and parent 2022 Federal Tax Returns to the College Board’s IDOC Service. IDOC is the College Board’s Institutional Document Service which collects items required by universities like Richmond. Instructions regarding the IDOC submission process will be emailed to the student approximately 1 to 2 days after completion of the CSS Profile. Be sure to submit a copy of all documents you submit to the IRS.

    We encourage students to complete our financial aid application process as outlined above in order to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid and loans available at the University of Richmond. However, students who wish to apply only for federal financial aid must only complete the FAFSA.

     

Reductions for Late Applications

The University of Richmond's policy is to fully meet the demonstrated need of its students who submit all required financial aid forms by the stated deadline. Students who demonstrate need but fail to meet the deadline will lose a percentage of their need-based grants/scholarships. Therefore, their need will not be fully met. We assess a 10% reduction in need-based grant/scholarship aid for applications received up to two months after the deadline. Applications received more than two months late will receive consideration only for limited federal need-based grants and Direct Loans, but not for any other need-based aid.

Number of days application is late: Need-based grant eligibility reduced by:
Up to 60 days 10%
61 or more days
 		 No longer eligible for Richmond need-based grant.
Limited federal aid is available.