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Let’s take the guesswork out of financial aid. We’ll walk you through the application process step by step.

Choose your citizenship and admissions plan below to see your financial aid application deadlines and requirements. Make sure to review the step-by-step instructions to ensure you’re considered for need-based scholarships and work-study opportunities.

Have questions about applying for financial aid? Our financial aid advisers are dedicated to helping you and your family understand the process. If you need assistance, you can reach out to us.

Financial Aid Deadlines

Decision Plan	Application Deadline	Financial Aid Deadline
Early Decision I	November 1, 2024	November 15, 2024
Early Decision II	January 2, 2025	January 15, 2025
Regular Decision & Returning Undergrads	January 2, 2025	January 15, 2025
Transfer Students Additional Transfer Information	March 1, 2025	March 15, 2025

Domestic Student*

*You’re considered a domestic applicant if you’re a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, eligible noncitizen, or have DACA or undocumented status.

Submit the FAFSA by the financial aid deadline for your admissions plan.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine your eligibility for federal funding, loans, and work-study. It asks questions about you and your parent(s)’ financial situation, so it’s helpful to have recent records on hand before you get started. After you fill out the form, you’ll be prompted for Hopkins’ school code: E00473.

Note about fafsa availability

This year, due to the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act, the FAFSA will not be available until December. Early Decision I applicants applying for financial aid will still need to submit the CSS Profile by November 15. Students admitted in Early Decision I will need to submit the FAFSA after they enroll but no later than February 1. All Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after it becomes available but no later than January 15. See our FAFSA Simplification FAQ for additional information.

Submitting the FAFSA is free for all students.

Undocumented and DACA applicants are not eligible for federal student aid nor required to complete the FAFSA. However, if you have a Social Security Number, you can still complete the FAFSA as you may be eligible for state or college aid.
If your parents are divorced or separated, your custodial household (the parent you live with the most) needs to submit the FAFSA. If you live with both parents equally, the parent who provided the most financial support over the past year should submit the FAFSA.

Submit the CSS Profile by the financial aid deadline for your admissions plan.

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The CSS Profile is an online application universities across the country use to award institutional aid. Like the FAFSA, it asks questions about your financial situation—so before you get started, you should gather any recent records you have. Enter the code 5332 to send Hopkins your information. Submitting the CSS Profile is free for U.S. students whose family income is below $100,000.

If your parents are divorced or separated, you and your custodial parent (the parent you live with the most) will complete a CSS Profile together. Your non-custodial parent will also need to fill out their own CSS Profile. We realize that issues of college support may be complicated in divorced and separated families, and we evaluate each situation individually. If you believe special circumstances exist in your family, please review the CSS Profile Waiver Request for the Noncustodial Parent.

After You Submit

Once we receive your FAFSA and CSS Profile, we may find we need additional information, such as a tax return or other verification of your family’s income. If so, you’ll get an email from IDOC, the College Board’s document upload service, letting you know the next steps.
We’ll use the information you provide in your financial aid application to figure out what you and your family can expect to contribute toward your college costs.
We’ll reach out via email if there’s anything else we need to determine your financial aid offer.
To continue receiving financial aid, you must reapply each year. While most families’ financial aid offers stay the same, changes to your financial circumstances may impact your eligibility.

International Student

Indicate that you think you’ll need financial aid on your admissions application.

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Submit the CSS Profile by the financial aid deadline for your admissions plan.

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The CSS Profile is an online application universities across the country use to award institutional aid. It asks questions about your financial situation—so before you get started, you should gather any recent records you have. Enter the code 5332 to send Hopkins your information.

If you are unable to complete the CSS Profile, we encourage you to complete our free alternative form, the Johns Hopkins University International Student Financial Aid Application.
Please allow 5 to 7 days for us to process your application. You can check the status of your International Student Financial Aid Application on your Financial Aid Checklist in your applicant portal. Please note the CSS Profile will show as ‘Waived,’ and no further action is required. Student Financial Support will contact you directly if we need the full CSS Profile or any additional supporting documents.

After You Submit

Once we receive your CSS Profile, we may find we need additional information, such as a tax return or other verification of your family’s income. If so, you’ll get an email from IDOC, the College Board’s document upload service, letting you know the next steps.
We’ll use the information that you provided in your financial aid application to figure out what you and your family can expect to contribute toward your college costs.
We’ll reach out via email if there’s anything else we need to determine your financial aid offer.

How to Apply for Financial Aid at Hopkins

Watch as a member of Student Financial Support explains the financial aid process for domestic and international applicants, including what information you’ll need to submit.

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Your Financial Aid Questions Answered

Hear from our Student Financial Support team about the costs of college, what goes into our financial aid offers, and strategies for covering your college costs. We offer sessions for both U.S. and international applicants.