How to Apply for Financial Aid Undergraduate Students
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Undergraduate Priority Application Deadlines
FAFSA, CSS PROFILE, & Federal Tax Returns:
First Year/Transfer Students: February 1
Continuing Students: January 15
To make the application process as easy as possible, please answer the questions below for your specific application requirements. If you are only seeking federal financial aid, simply complete the FAFSA.
►STEP 1: Submit Your FAFSA
Georgetown’s FAFSA school code is 001445.
The FAFSA (new window) collects biographical and financial information including your family’s adjusted gross income, assets, number of people in the household, and number in college. This determines your federal financial aid eligibility (loans, grants, and work-study). It may be helpful to have a copy of your and your parents’ 2018 federal tax returns if you are applying for 2020-21 academic year or 2019 federal tax returns if you are applying for 2021-22 academic year.
►STEP 2: Submit Your CSS Profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
The CSS Profile (new window) collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from both natural parents. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses. The CSS Profile, the FAFSA, along with our review of your and your parent(s)’ federal tax returns, determines your Georgetown University (GU) Scholarship eligibility.
►STEP 3: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board’s IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
►STEP 4: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If your financial aid application is complete and you are admitted, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
If your parents are divorced or separated, both parents need to submit financial information. We will calculate a separate contribution for each parent and add them together to determine your family financial responsibility. If one or both of your parents are remarried, we will not consider income earned by your stepparent.
►STEP 1: Submit Your FAFSA
Georgetown’s FAFSA school code is 001445.
The FAFSA (new window)collects biographical and financial information including your and your custodial parent’s adjusted gross income, assets, number of people in the household, and number in college. This determines your federal financial aid eligibility (loans, grants, and work-study). It may be helpful to have a copy of your and your parents’ 2018 federal tax returns if you are applying for 2020-21 academic year or 2019 federal tax returns if you are applying for 2021-22 academic year.
►STEP 2: Submit Your CSS Profile (Custodial Parent)
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
Your custodial parent is required to complete the CSS Profile. Information on the application will remain separate and confidential from the non-custodial parent.
The CSS Profile (new window) collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from your custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 3: Submit Your CSS Profile Profile (Non-custodial Parent)
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
Your non-custodial parent is also required to complete a separate CSS Profile. Information on your non-custodial parent’s application will remain separate and confidential from the custodial parent.
The CSS Profile (new window) collects in-depth biographical and financial information from your custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 4: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
The CSS Profile collects in-depth biographical and financial information from your non-custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 5: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If your financial aid application is complete and you are admitted, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
Financial aid is very limited for international students. To be considered for one of these awards, you must indicate your interest on your application for undergraduate admission. If you do not receive a scholarship in your first year, you will not be offered a scholarship in future years and you should plan your finances accordingly.
►STEP 1: Submit Your CSS Profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
The CSS Profile collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from both natural parents. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
If your parents are separated or divorced, each individual parent will complete separate CSS Profile applications. Information on the applications will remain separate and confidential.
We may ask for additional documentation to verify the information you provided on the CSS Profile.
►STEP 2: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
In early April, if you are offered a GU International Scholarship, you will receive an email with your financial aid award. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there may be a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
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STEP 1: CSS Profile
Submit by February 1. Use GU Title IV code 5244. To complete the CSS Profile, you must provide more information about your family income and net assets.
We use your CSS Profile to determine your eligibility for an institutional scholarship.
STEP 2: Custodial Parent Income Statement
Your custodial parent must submit to the Office of Student Financial Services a translated income statement detailing income from two years previous.
STEP 3: Non-Custodial Parent Profile
Once you complete the CSS Profile with information from your custodial parent, you will receive an email from the College Board to share with your non-custodial parent, allowing the non-custodial parent to access, complete, and submit the profile directly to the College Board online, where information will remain secure.
Step 4: Non-Custodial Parent Income Statement
Your non-custodial parent must also submit to the Office of Student Financial Services a translated income statement detailing income from two years previous.
STEP 5: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
You will receive your aid award information in the form of a letter in April. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. After you have reviewed and accepted or declined your aid award, complete the final steps to becoming a Hoya.
Although federal financial aid is not available for undocumented students, you may qualify for a need-based scholarship directly from Georgetown. Complete the steps below to apply. You can also explore other resources for undocumented students at Georgetown.
►STEP 1: Submit Your FAFSA
Georgetown’s FAFSA school code is 001445.
The FAFSA (new window) collects biographical and financial information including your family’s adjusted gross income, assets, number of people in the household, and number in college. Even though you are not eligible for federal financial aid, you might eligible for financial aid from your state. If you do not have a valid Social Security number, skip this step.
►STEP 2: Submit Your CSS Profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
The CSS Profile collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from both natural parents. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses. The CSS Profile, the FAFSA, along with our review of your and your parent(s)’ federal tax returns, determines your Georgetown University (GU) Scholarship eligibility.
Please be sure to note that you are a DACA student in the comments section of your profile.
►STEP 3: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
►STEP 4: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If your financial aid application is complete and you are admitted, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
Although federal aid is not available for undocumented students, you may qualify for a need-based scholarship directly from Georgetown. Complete the steps below to apply. You can also explore other resources for undocumented students at Georgetown.
If your parents are divorced or separated, both parents need to submit financial information. We will calculate a separate contribution for each parent and add them together to determine your family financial responsibility. If one or both of your parents are remarried, we will not consider income earned by your stepparent.
►STEP 1: Submit Your FAFSA
Georgetown’s FAFSA school code is 001445.
The FAFSA collects biographical and financial information including your and your custodial parent’s adjusted gross income, assets, number of people in the household, and number in college. Even though you are not eligible for federal financial aid, you might eligible for financial aid from your state. If you do not have a valid Social Security number, skip this step.
►STEP 2: Submit Your CSS Profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
Your custodial parent is required to complete the CSS Profile. Informaton on the application will remain separate and confidential from the non-custodial parent.
The CSS Profile collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from your custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
Please be sure to note that you are a DACA student in the comments section of your profile.
►STEP 3: Submit Your Non-Custodial Parent Profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
Your non-custodial parent is also required to complete a separate CSS Profile. Information on your non-custodial parent’s application will remain separate and confidential from the custodial parent.
The CSS Profile collects in-depth biographical and financial information from you non-custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 4: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
►STEP 7: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If your financial aid application is complete and you are admitted, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
►STEP 1: Submit Your CSS profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
The CSS Profile collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from both natural parents. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses. The CSS Profile, the FAFSA, along with our review of your and your parent(s)’ federal tax returns, determines your Georgetown University (GU) Scholarship eligibility.
Once you have completed the CSS Profile, please contact your financial aid advisor to verify that your application has been received.
►STEP 2: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
►STEP 3: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If it has been determined that you are eligible for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
If your parents are divorced or separated, both parents need to submit financial information. We will calculate a separate contribution for each parent and add them together to determine your expected family financial responsibility. If one or both of your parents are remarried, we will remove consideration of income earned by your stepparent.
►STEP 1: Submit Your CSS profile
Georgetown’s CSS school code is 5244.
The CSS Profile collects more in-depth biographical and financial information from your custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 2: Submit Your Non-Custodial Parent Profile
Your non-custodial parent is also required to complete a separate CSS Profile. Information on your non-custodial parent’s application will remain separate and confidential from the custodial parent.
The CSS Profile collects in-depth biographical and financial information from you non-custodial parent. This information includes home equity, business assets, and family expenses such as private school tuition for younger siblings and paid medical expenses.
►STEP 3: Tax Documents to the College Board’s IDOC Service
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board IDOC Service. You will receive an email communication from the College Board’s IDOC Service providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements.
►STEP 4: Review Your Financial Aid Decision
First Year/Transfer Undergraduate
If it has been determined that you are eligible for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid decision in the mail starting the last week in March. This information will also be available for viewing on your MyAccess account. In MyAccess, you can review and accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Once you decide to enroll at Georgetown, there are a few additional steps that you need to take.
Continuing Undergraduate
You will be notified mid-June via email when your financial aid award is available for your review in MyAccess. In MyAccess, you can accept, reduce, or decline components of your financial aid award. Review these additional steps to make sure that your financial aid will disburse on time.
Need help?
- If you are new to the financial aid process, read our explanation on How Aid Works.
- Ready to get some aid? Find your specific application requirements.
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