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 2025 admission *
CSS Profile Application
Nov. 1
Regular Decision first-year applicants, fall 2025 admission *
CSS Profile Application
Jan. 15
First-year applicants, spring 2025 admission
FAFSA
Nov. 1
Transfer applicants, fall 2025 admission
CSS Profile Application and FAFSA
Rolling March 1 – May 1
Transfer applicants, spring 2025 admission
FAFSA
Nov. 1
* FAFSA also required when available.
Steps to Take: Applying for Need-Based Financial Aid
Spring 2025:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Domestic applicants only). Our FAFSA code is 002139.
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.
Fall 2025:
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.
