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Regular Decision Students

The deadlines for financial aid applications will differ depending on whether you apply through the early or regular decision process. Use the chart below to find out when you'll need to submit your information to Duke, and for a complete list of steps, please see the Applying for Aid guide.

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For Students Applying to Attend in 2021-22

Early Decision Applicants

  US Citizens and Permanent Residents Foreign Nationals DACA and Undocumented Students
November 16

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FAFSA* N/A N/A

 

*Please use the IRS data retrieval tool to import your tax information into the FAFSA

Note: Some applicants may be required to submit copies of tax returns and/or additional documentation to the College Board.

If this is the case, you will receive an email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service.

If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission. 

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Regular Decision Applicants

  US Citizens and Permanent Residents Foreign Nationals DACA and Undocumented Students
February 1

CSS Profile (if parents are divorced or separated, both parents must complete a separate CSS Profile)

 CSS Profile CSS Profile
FAFSA* N/A N/A

*Please use the IRS data retrieval tool to import your tax information into the FAFSA

Note: Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board.

If this is the case, you will receive an email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service. 

If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide a financial aid award at the time of admission. 

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