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2008-2009 Early Decision II
Financial Aid Application Instructions (U.S. Citizens)

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To apply for financial aid as an Early Decision II candidate, complete the steps below.  

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about applying for financial aid.

Financial Aid PROFILE

  •  Visit profileonline.collegeboard.com to complete the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE.  Include Macalester's code (6390) in the school release section..
  • If your biological/adoptive parents are separated or divorced, your noncustodial parent must complete the CSS Noncustodial PROFILE.  If applicable, you will receive details about the Noncustodial PROFILE service as part of the PROFILE process.  College Scholarship Service will send you an e-mail message which contains information about the Noncustodial PROFILE service and a temporary password for your noncustodial parent.  You should forward this e-mail message to your noncustodial parent upon receipt.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • File the FAFSA and include Macalester’s code (002358) in the school section. 
  • Paper FAFSAs are available in high school guidance offices, at public libraries, and in college/university financial aid offices. 
  • You may file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • If you have already filed a FAFSA but did not list Macalester in the school section, click here for instructions.
Tax Returns
  • Mail or fax a signed copy of your parents’ federal tax return (with all schedules and W2 forms) directly to Macalester.  Write your name and Social Security number at the top. 
  • If you also file a federal tax return, send a signed copy and all W2 form(s) to Macalester.  If you will not file a 2007 tax return, complete a Non-Filer Statement.
  • Please do not send state tax returns.
 
Financial Aid Form Early Decision II
Priority Filing Date
Financial Aid PROFILE January 15, 2008
Noncustodial PROFILE 
(if applicable)
January 22, 2008
FAFSA February 8, 2008
2006 Federal Tax Returns & W2 Form(s) January 15, 2008
2007 Federal Tax Returns & W2 Form(s) March 1, 2008

If materials are received by the priority filing date, responses to financial aid applications will be sent shortly after notices of admission. 



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