Whether you are an incoming first-year or transfer student hoping to attend Clark in the fall, this guide will walk you through the financial aid process, including filling out and submitting various required forms.
Deadlines
| Fall/Spring | What’s Due | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action/Early Decision first-year applicants, fall 2024 admission * | CSS Profile Application | Nov. 15 |
| Regular Decision first-year applicants, fall 2024 admission * | CSS Profile Application | Jan. 15 |
| First-year applicants, spring 2024 admission | FAFSA and Clark University Financial Aid Application | Nov. 1 |
| Transfer applicants, fall 2024 admission | CSS Profile Application and FAFSA | Rolling March 1 – June 1 |
| Transfer applicants, spring 2024 admission | FAFSA and Clark University Financial Aid Application | Nov. 15 |
* FAFSA also required when available (expected January 2024)
Steps to Take: Applying for Need-Based Financial Aid
Spring 2024:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Domestic applicants only). Our FAFSA code is 002139.
- Complete the Clark University Financial Aid Application. This application will become available through the Admissions Portal once the admissions application is received.
- Complete any other forms requested by Clark. Occasionally we need additional information to complete an award and your prompt response will ensure a timely award notification.
- If admitted to Clark, you will receive your financial aid award notification. We seek to notify regarding admission and financial aid at the same time whenever possible. If either application is incomplete, it will delay notification of both.
Fall 2024:
- Complete the CSS Profile Application. CSS Profile code is 3279. The Non-Custodial Parent Profile is not required.
- Complete any other forms requested by Clark. Occasionally we need additional information to complete an award and your prompt response will ensure a timely award notification.
- If admitted to Clark, you will receive your financial aid award notification. We seek to notify regarding admission and financial aid at the same time whenever possible. If either application is incomplete, it will delay notification of both.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Domestic applicants only). Our FAFSA code is 002139.