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Class of 2030: 2026-2027 Princeton Financial Aid Application and FAFSA. See more information below.
2026-2027: Princeton Financial Aid Application and FAFSA use 2024 tax and wage information. Deadline: May, 1 2026
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2026-27 Princeton Financial Aid Application for prospective applicants.
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1. Complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) for Prospective Students
Once you have applied for admission, you can apply for financial aid with the Princeton Financial Aid Application. Log in using the Princeton University account you created for admissions application. Please note that Princeton does not utilize IDOC, the CSS Profile, or any other College Board documents or waivers.
Princeton Financial Aid Application for Prospective Students Determining Your Family and Household Status
1. Complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) for Prospective Students
Once you have applied for admission, you can apply for financial aid with the Princeton Financial Aid Application. Log in using the Princeton University account you created for admissions application. Please note that Princeton does not utilize IDOC, the CSS Profile, or any other College Board documents or waivers.
Princeton Financial Aid Application for Prospective Students Determining Your Family and Household Status
2. Provide Supporting Documentation (2024 Tax Return & W-2 Statements)
Once you submit the PFAA, you will be able to upload 2024 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. Provide Supporting Documentation (2024 Tax Return & W-2 Statements)
Once you submit the PFAA, you will be able to upload 2024 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.
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.
4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit the 2026-2027 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
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit the 2026-2027 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
Parents who do not file a U.S. tax return
| Financial Aid Forms and Deadlines | Early Action | Regular Decision | Transfer Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) | Nov. 9 | Feb. 1 | March 9 |
| Parents' 2024 federal income tax return and W-2 statements (or the equivalent for non-filers) | Nov. 9 | Feb. 1 | March 9 |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | Nov. 9 | Feb. 1 | March 9 |
| Noncustodial parent form or waiver request form | Nov. 9 | Feb. 1 | March 9 |
Tips for Submitting the 2026-2027 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, total value of 529 college savings and/or prepaid tuition plans, real estate/business/farm equity, the family home, trusts/estates 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
- State W-2s or wage summaries are not accepted.
- Combine multiple .pdf documents into one file before uploading
- Non-custodial forms and tax documents may also be faxed or mailed to our office
- Princeton does not utilize IDOC, the CSS Profile, or any other College Board documents or waivers
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
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