Current Students

Source: https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/current-students Parent: https://financialaid.rice.edu/

APPLYING FOR AID

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Important Dates

2026-2027 CSS Profile available - Mar. 1 Due

2026–2027 FAFSA
- School Code 003604
- Parent and student tax filers must use their 2024 tax information via Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) previously known as DRT.
- If your contributor does not have an SSN, you may submit the FAFSA using the steps here.
2026-2027 CSS Profile
- School Code 6609
- Complete using 2024 income and tax information and current asset information.
- Custodial and non-custodial parent will each need to complete their respective profile for the student to be awarded aid.
ESTHER – Document Upload
- Parent(s) and student must upload a copy of the 2024 W2 and 1099 Forms for all income earned from work. Small business owners may submit their 2024 Schedule C or E in lieu of W2 forms.
- Review ESTHER for additional requirements requested to be uploaded.
Jun.

Award notification for those who have completed by March 1st - Jul.

Award notification on rolling basis

All students applying for 2026–2027 are required to consent to Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) when completing the FAFSA.
If you are unable to use the FA-DDX, then you may be required to submit a tax return transcript from the IRS or a signed copy of your federal tax return forms. Once you have received your tax return transcript, submit it to our office via fax at 713-348-2139 with the student's name and Rice ID number on all documents.
If you did not file a tax return, submit the CollegeBoard’s Non-Tax Filer Statement to our office. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Department of Education, then you will need to complete a Form 4506-T requesting a non-tax filer letter.

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CALL

713-348-4958

EMAIL

fina@rice.edu

WALK-IN HOURS

M-F 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT

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