Apply for Aid: Current Students
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Class of 2030: 2026-27 Princeton Financial Aid Application and FAFSA.
Go to Apply for Aid: Prospective Students
Submit the 2025-26 PFAA and supporting documents by May 1, 2025 to be considered for financial aid in the 2025-26 academic year. See more information below. Submit the 2026-27 PFAA and supporting documents by May 1, 2026 to be considered for financial aid in the 2026-27 academic year. See more information below.
Card Title My Financial Aid
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Complete the 2026-2027 PFAA and view pending documents
Card Title Form Library
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View available forms for 2026-27 in the Form Library
Card Title FAFSA
Card Description
Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA online.
1. Complete the 2026-27 Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)
Available in early March. Current undergraduates students complete the application by logging into "My Financial Aid". PFAA deadline: May 1, 2026.
Current Undergraduate: Log in to Financial Aid Prospective Applicants: Visit Admissions Cost & Aid
1. Complete the 2026-27 Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)
Available in early March. Current undergraduates students complete the application by logging into "My Financial Aid". PFAA deadline: May 1, 2026.
Current Undergraduate: Log in to Financial Aid Prospective Applicants: Visit Admissions Cost & Aid
2. If Not Previously Submitted, Upload a Copy of Your Parents' 2024 Tax Return & W-2 Statements
Once you submit the PFAA, you will be able to upload tax documents. The required document may be uploaded in the appropriate field. You can use the "other" document type to upload additional documents. The federal income tax return upload should be signed and include all schedules, W-2 statements, and K-1s if applicable. Business tax returns are also required. If your parents do not file a U.S. tax return, we recommend you review Additional Application Requirements at the bottom of the page.
2. If Not Previously Submitted, Upload a Copy of Your Parents' 2024 Tax Return & W-2 Statements
Once you submit the PFAA, you will be able to upload tax documents. The required document may be uploaded in the appropriate field. You can use the "other" document type to upload additional documents. The federal income tax return upload should be signed and include all schedules, W-2 statements, and K-1s if applicable. Business tax returns are also required. If your parents do not file a U.S. tax return, we recommend you review Additional Application Requirements at the bottom of the page.
3. Submit Non-Custodial Parent Information
If your parents are divorced, separated or unmarried and living in separate households, and your custodial parent is not remarried, you are required to complete the Non-custodial Parent Form or Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request Form to be considered for need-based aid at Princeton. If a waiver has been granted in a prior year, you do not have to submit a waiver request in any subsequent year.
3. Submit Non-Custodial Parent Information
If your parents are divorced, separated or unmarried and living in separate households, and your custodial parent is not remarried, you are required to complete the Non-custodial Parent Form or Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request Form to be considered for need-based aid at Princeton. If a waiver has been granted in a prior year, you do not have to submit a waiver request in any subsequent year.
4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit the FAFSA as part of your aid application. Be sure to include Princeton's Federal School Code, 002627, on the form to ensure we receive your completed FAFSA.
4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit the FAFSA as part of your aid application. Be sure to include Princeton's Federal School Code, 002627, on the form to ensure we receive your completed FAFSA.
Additional Application Requirements
Non-Custodial Parent Requirements
The Non-custodial Parent's Form is available in three different versions:
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Your non-custodial parent should complete the appropriate version. This form, along with 2024 income documents, may be uploaded after the PFAA is submitted or sent directly to our office.
It is Princeton’s policy to require information from both parents in order to determine eligibility for financial aid. Under exceptional circumstances, the non-custodial parent's information may be waived at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office. Applicants may receive consideration for a waiver by submitting the Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request Form. This form, along with the necessary statements, may be uploaded after you submit the PFAA. If a waiver has been granted in a prior year, you do not have to submit a waiver request in any subsequent year.
Parents who do not file a U.S. tax return
- U.S. Citizens\ If your parent is a U.S. citizen and is not required to file a U.S. federal income tax return, a non-filer statement must be uploaded after you submit the PFAA. Sources of income should be listed on this form with supporting documentation (e.g., W-2 statements, disability benefit statements) for each source.
- Canadian Citizens\ If your parent is a Canadian citizen, the first eight pages of the T1 General for 2024 must be uploaded after you submit the PFAA.
- International\ If your parent files a tax return in their country of residence, both the original and a full certified and translated copy of the return (if not in English) that covers the majority of the 2024 calendar year should be uploaded after you submit the PFAA.
- If your parent is not required to file a tax return, a non-filer statement must be submitted in lieu of tax information. Sources of income (e.g., interest, employment income, real estate income) should be listed on this form with supporting documentation for each source.
Tips for Submitting the 2026-27 Online Application
You may save your data and return to the Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) as many times as you wish before submitting; we will provide confirmation after we receive your application. We recommend that you print your application prior to submitting. Once the application is submitted, it cannot be viewed. Any edits or new information must be uploaded or sent by letter, fax, or email.
When entering income, assets, and expenses, have the following information available:
- Parents' 2024 tax return — signed form 1040 plus schedules, all W-2 statements, Schedule K-1s, and business returns if applicable
- Parents' 2024 untaxed income — contributions to tax-deferred savings plans, VA benefits, housing allowances, etc.
- Current value of parents' assets — savings, investments, trusts, total value of 529 college savings and/or prepaid tuition plans, real estate/business/farm equity, the family home, and retirement funds
- Student's current assets — savings, investments, trusts, and Uniform Gifts to Minors
- Family's current expenses — undergraduate college costs for siblings and unreimbursed medical and dental expenses
Submit tax documents
- You may upload your 2024 tax documents in .pdf format directly to your application; remember to include W-2 statements, Schedule K-1s, and business returns if applicable
- Combine multiple .pdf documents into one file before uploading
- Non-custodial forms and tax documents may also be faxed or mailed to our office
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Remember your studentaid.gov account and keep it in a safe place
- Use Princeton's institution code, 002627, to send the FAFSA to us