Forms and Deadlines

Emory's codesTo apply for need-based assistance at Emory, you need to complete the College Scholarship Service’s PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide your and your parents’ tax documents from the previous tax year. By providing these forms, you enable us to assess your family’s financial picture, which in turn allows us to offer you the assistance you need based on your family's eligibility.

The following chart indicates Financial Aid deadlines based on the student's application type. All completed Financial Aid forms and tax documents for freshman applicants should arrive at the Office of Financial Aid before March 1, or as specified in the chart below.

For more detailed information about applying for need-based financial aid, visit Emory’s Office of Financial Aid or call 404.727.6039.

Type of Applicant
PROFILE due to Emory by
FAFSA due to Emory by
Federal Tax Return due to Emory by
Award Notification Begins

Early Decision I

November 15

March 1

2011: November 15

2012: March 1

December 15 Estimate

April 1 Final Award

Early Decision II

January 15

March 1

2011: January 15

2012: March 1

February 15 Estimate

April 1 Final Award

Regular Decision

March 1

March 1

March 1

April 1

QuestBridge match **

November 15

March 1

2011: November 15

2012: March 1

December 15 Estimate

Transfer (fall applicant)

March 15

March 15

March 15

After Admission Acceptance

Transfer (spring applicant)

November 1

November 1

November 1

After Admission Acceptance

 * These are recommended filing dates for each application plan. For first-year, regular decision applicants, all financial aid forms should be submitted by February 15, no later than March 1. If you miss this deadline, you may still submit the required forms; however, due to the late submission your award determiniation will be delayed. If you have missed the February 15 deadline, we would recommend that you apply online. (Follow links above.)

**QuestBridge applicants must be part of the QuestBridge College Match Program.