Apply for Aid

We encourage you to apply for financial aid if you and your family have any doubts about financing a Vassar education. To be considered for aid, you must complete the following items by the advertised deadlines:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required to determine eligibility for all sources of federal financial aid

• Vassar code: 002895
• US Citizens & Permanent Residents ONLY
• Available after October 1st
• Once completed, be sure to review the FAFSA Submission Summary sent to you by the Department of Education for accuracy. If necessary, correct any errors and resubmit.

CSS Profile required to determine eligibility for Vassar scholarship aid

• Vassar code: 2956 
• ALL students—domestic and international
• Available after October 1st
• Students whose parents are separated/divorced- each parent will complete their own CSS Profile application

College Board IDOC service to submit documentation (i.e. Federal tax returns, W-2 forms, etc.) requested as part of the aid application

• Available late October/early November—must complete CSS Profile first
• IDOC will email instructions once you become eligible for service
• Write your name and IDOC ID number on all documents
• Retain a copy of all documents you submit

For detailed information regarding application requirements and deadlines, please select the appropriate link below.