Does Fordham require the CSS Profile for need-based financial aid?
I’m a high school senior trying to figure out what financial aid forms I actually need to complete for Fordham. I know most schools use the FAFSA, but I’m confused about whether Fordham also requires the CSS Profile if I want to be considered for need-based aid.
I’m trying to avoid missing a form and finding out later that I’m not eligible for institutional aid.
I’m trying to avoid missing a form and finding out later that I’m not eligible for institutional aid.
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Yes.
If you only submit the FAFSA, you may still be considered for federal aid, but you can miss out on Fordham’s own need-based grants and other institutional assistance. So if you want the full need-based aid review, plan to submit both forms.
If anything in your family situation is unusual, it is worth checking your applicant portal after submission because schools sometimes request extra documents like tax returns, W-2s, or verification forms.
If you only submit the FAFSA, you may still be considered for federal aid, but you can miss out on Fordham’s own need-based grants and other institutional assistance. So if you want the full need-based aid review, plan to submit both forms.
If anything in your family situation is unusual, it is worth checking your applicant portal after submission because schools sometimes request extra documents like tax returns, W-2s, or verification forms.
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