Regular Decision
If you're applying for financial aid for the first time, this page will walk you through the process.
To receive financial aid, you must complete the admissions application process. Additionally, to ensure that you're given full consideration for all financial aid programs, you must file your financial aid forms with their respective processing centers by the priority deadlines listed on this page.
| Required | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision Admissions Application Due | January 15, 2009 |
| FAFSA Available | January 1, 2010 |
| CSS Profile - Completed deadline | February 1, 2010 |
| FAFSA - Completed deadline | February 1, 2010 |
| 2009 Federal Tax Forms sent to Holy Cross | February 15, 2010 |
| Notification of financial aid decisions | April 5, 2010 |
| Return Financial Aid Package | May 1, 2010 |
College Scholarship Service PROFILE Form (CSS Profile)
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
CSS Profile Deadline: February 1, 2010
Holy Cross' CSS code number: 3282
This form is required if you wish to be considered for Holy Cross need-based grants and scholarships. Be aware, the CSS PROFILE Form is a TWO STEP application process. You can begin the online application process immediately after you register, or you can come back later. You must complete both steps in order for a viable financial aid application to be available.
- Step 1: Register by going on line to the CSS web site at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp Make sure to include Holy Cross' CSS code number (3282) in order to ensure that we will receive your application.
- Step 2: February 1, 2010 - Complete your personalized PROFILE application and submit it to the processing agency.
Other CSS Profile Forms
After registering for the CSS Profile, you may be instructed to complete the following documents and submit them to our office by February 15, 2010:
- A Business/Farm Supplement if business, partnership or corporate income is part of your family's reported income or assets. The Profile will instruct you to download this form and print it.
- A Non-Custodial Parent Form (NCP Form) must be completed by your non-custodial parent if your parents are divorced or separated.
At the end of the CSS Profile registration process, students are prompted to contact the non-custodial parent with information on how to complete the NCP Form. Students will receive an e-mail, which outlines the process for the non-custodial parent to access the website and submit the form. Students should forward this message to the non-custodial parent. In situations where the e-mail is deleted or lost, the non-custodial parent should directly contact the Collegeboard to obtain their password and log-in. The non-custodial parent will be responsible for the $18 processing fee, charged by the College Scholarship Service. Students who are unable to send this information electronically to their non-custodial parent should contact the Financial Aid Office for a paper copy of the NCP Form.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA deadline: February 1, 2010.
Holy Cross' federal school code: 002141.
This form is required of all students who intend to apply for financial aid.
Holy Cross' federal school code is 002141.Make sure you include this number or Holy Cross' full name and address on the FAFSA to ensure that we will receive this document. You may file the FAFSA on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by acquiring the paper version (available at your high school guidance office) and submitting it via mail to the processing agency.
2009 Federal Tax Forms
We are requesting that, if possible, complete, signed copies of actual federal tax forms including all schedules and W-2s be submitted for both the parent(s) and student by February 15, 2010.
Holy Cross requires all students who receive need-based assistance to submit such documentation in order to verify their eligibility for the assistance received. By collecting this documentation previous to an award being offered, we are attempting to reduce the number of awards that must be adjusted due to poor income estimates. We will offer an estimated financial aid award to any student who does not submit these documents prior to the point of review. However, if you enroll at Holy Cross and have not already done so, you will be required to submit this documentation before your financial aid award will become final.
If neither you and/or your parent(s) file a tax form you must complete a Non-Filer Statement.
Notification of Financial Aid Decisions
If you submit a complete financial aid application you will be notified of your financial aid award shortly after you receive an offer of admission, no later than April 15, 2010.