FAFSA/CSS Profile Filing Dates
Summary
Priority filing dates for new and returning students as it relates to the CSS Profile and FAFSA.
Full Description
Note for Returning Students:
- You can submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA in a phased rollout with a full release anticipated on or before December 1st, 2024. We will not begin to review continuing students until mid-summer of 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year, but we may request documents for verification review before that time.
Early Decision I students: CSS Profile priority filing by 11/15 along with the FAFSA when it is available on December 1st. However, you may not receive your aid decision before William & Mary closes for the Winter break in December if you choose to file with the later deadline. You will be able to file for financial aid consideration beyond the final date.
Early Decision II students: FAFSA and CSS Profile priority filing by 1/15, with a final date of 3/1. However, you may not receive your aid decision before your deposit deadline if you choose to file with the later deadline. You will be able to file for financial aid consideration beyond the final date.
Regular Decision students: FAFSA and CSS Profile priority filing by 2/1, with a 3/1 final date. You will be able to file beyond the final date, however, you may not receive your aid decision before you have to make a deposit decision on May 1.
Transfer students for spring 2025: 2024 - 2025 FAFSA and CSS Profile by 10/15.
Transfer students for fall 2024: 2025 - 2026 FAFSA and CSS Profile by 3/1.
Returning undergraduate students: 2025 - 2026 FAFSA only by 4/15.
Please note that filing the CSS Profile and the FAFSA is only necessary if you are seeking need-based financial aid. They are not used by William & Mary in decisions relating to the awarding of merit-based resources.
Our FAFSA School Code is 003705, and our CSS Profile code is 5115.
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Classification
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Priority Date
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Final Filing Date
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Early Decision I
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11/15
(CSS Only, submit FAFSA when available)
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12/13
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Early Decision II
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1/15
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3/1
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Regular Decision
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2/1
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3/1
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Transfer (spring)
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10/15
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10/15
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Transfer (fall)
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3/1
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3/1
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Continuing *Do NOT
File the CSS Profile*
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4/15
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n/a
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Applications received after these dates WILL NOT be guaranteed grant consideration. Funds are LIMITED, so apply on time!
