The FAFSA and CSS Profile will be available beginning October 1 for the upcoming application year.
| Required Forms | Deadline | Instructions | Where to Submit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 FAFSA | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 003284. Only custodial parent information required. | studentaid.gov |
| 2026-2027 CSS Profile | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 2361. | cssprofile.org |
| 2026-2027 CSS Profile for the Noncustodial Parent (if applicable) | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 2361. | cssprofile.org |
| Signed Copies of 2024 Federal Tax Returns | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Including all supporting statements, schedules and W-2s for the student and all parents. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
| Non-Tax Filer's Statement 2024 (if applicable) | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Only applies to individuals who are not required to file a federal tax return in 2024. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
| 2026-2027 Verification Statement | ED I: Nov 15, 2025 ED II: Jan 15, 2026 | Required to confirm household size, number in college, and tax filing status. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
For more information see Frequently Asked Questions.
| Required Forms | Deadline | Instructions | Where to Submit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 FAFSA | Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 003284. Only custodial parent information required. | studentaid.gov |
| 2026-2027 CSS Profile | Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 2361 | cssprofile.org |
| 2026-2027 CSS Profile for the Noncustodial Parent (if applicable) | Jan 15, 2026 | Lafayette school code: 2361 | cssprofile.org |
| Signed Copies of 2024 Federal Tax Returns | Jan 15, 2026 | Including all supporting statements, schedules and W-2s for the student and all parents. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
| Non-Tax Filer's Statement 2024 (if applicable) | Jan 15, 2026 | Only applies to individuals who are not required to file a federal tax return in 2024. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
| 2026-2027 Verification Statement | Jan 15, 2026 | Required to confirm household size, number in college, and tax filing status. | idoc.collegeboard.org |
Students who are only seeking federal loan assistance only need to submit the FAFSA. Students who are only seeking academic merit scholarships do not need to submit any financial aid application/documents.
Applicants are expected to keep to track of their submitted documents by going to the Financial Aid Tab on the Application Status Page. If you have any questions about your financial aid documents, contact our office: 610-330-5055 or financialaid@lafayette.edu. Personally identifiable data such as social security numbers or date of birth should not be sent via email or email attachment to the Office of Financial Aid.
The deadline for returning Lafayette students to submit the FAFSA, CSS Profile and IDOC is March 1.