Application Requirements and Deadlines
The filing deadlines for students applying to Brandeis, as well as for students currently in attendance, are indicated in the grid below.
Please be advised that CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE applications received after the stated deadlines will only be considered for scholarship assistance if funds remain available.
Applicant Type |
Materials Required |
Where to Get Materials |
Filing Deadline |
Where to Send Application Materials |
| First Year (Applicants for Fall 2012 Admission) | ||||
| Early Decision I | CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Prior-year Business Returns and/or Noncustodial PROFILE, if applicable |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Nov. 15 | CSS (#3092) |
| Early Decision II | CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Prior-year Business Returns and/or Noncustodial PROFILE, if applicable |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Jan. 1 | CSS (#3092) |
| Regular Decision Fall Admission |
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Prior-year Business Returns and/or Noncustodial PROFILE, if applicable |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Feb. 1 | CSS (#3092) |
| International | CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE or International Student Application for Financial Aid |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com Office of Admissions |
Jan. 15 |
CSS (#3092)/Office of Admissions |
| Transfer Students - Fall 2012 |
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| FAFSA | www.fafsa.ed.gov | Apr. 1 |
FSAP (#002133) | |
| CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Apr. 1 | CSS (#3092) | |
| Parent(s)' 2011 Federal Tax Rtn. | Parent(s) | Apr. 1 | Brandeis SFS or College Board IDOC | |
| Student's 2011 Federal Tax Rtn. | Student | Apr. 1 | Brandeis SFS or College Board IDOC | |
| Returning Domestic Students (12-13 Academic Year) |
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| Renewal Application | FAFSA | www.fafsa.ed.gov | Apr. 27 |
FSAP (#002133) |
| CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (need-based scholarship applicants only) |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Apr. 27 | CSS (#3092) | |
| Parent(s)' 2011 Federal Tax Rtn. | Parent(s) | Apr. 27 | College Board IDOC | |
| Student's 2011 Federal Tax Rtn. | Student | Apr. 27 | College Board IDOC | |
| First Time Application | CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (need-based scholarship applicants only) |
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Apr. 27 | CSS (#3092 |
| FAFSA | www.fafsa.ed.gov | Apr. 27 | FSAP (#002133) | |
| Parent(s)' 2011 Federal Tax Rtn. | Parent(s) | Apr. 27 | College Board IDOC | |
| Student's 2010 Federal Tax Rtn. | Student | Apr. 27 | College Board IDOC | |
| Returning International Students (12-13 Academic Year) |
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| Renewal Application |
No application required |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| First Time Application (Loan Only) |
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE | https://profileonline.collegeboard.com | Apr. 27 | CSS (#3092 |