Apply for Need-Based Aid

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

By November 15, 2022

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 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 2021 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.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

By November 15, 2022

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 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 2021 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.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

By February 1, 2023

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 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 2021 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.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

By February 1, 2023

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 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 2021 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.

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

• The University of Richmond Certification of Financial Responsibility. Clicking on Submit sends this form to the Office of International Admission.
• The 2023-24 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.

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

Financial Aid Deadlines:

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

FOR SPRING 2023 ENROLLMENT

By November 1, 2022

• Submit the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2022-23 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) 2020 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.

FOR FALL 2023 ENROLLMENT

By February 15, 2023

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Our FAFSA code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 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 2021 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.

Students applying for fall admission under the fall application (space available), which has a deadline of April 15, 2023, must also submit the financial aid applications outlined above by April 15, 2023.

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.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents:

For 2023-24

To apply for need-based aid for the 2023-24 year (Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024), submit the following forms by the University of Richmond’s deadline of May 15, 2023:

• Submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processor. Our FAFSA Code is 003744.
• Submit the 2023-24 CSS Profile to the College Board. Our Profile Code is 5569.
• Submit copies of student and parent 2021 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.