2011-2012 Mid-Year Transfer Students

Financial Aid Application Instructions (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

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frequently asked questions about applying for financial aid

To apply for financial aid as a transfer student, complete the steps below.

1. Indicate your intent to apply for financial aid when you complete your admission application. Your admissions application is not considered complete without the Financial Aid Profile if you have indicated that you will be applying for financial aid.
2. CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
   • Visit profileonline.collegeboard.com to complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Include Macalester's code (6390) in the school release section.
3. 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.
4. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   • File the FAFSA and include Macalester's school code (002358) in the school section. 
   • You may file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
   • Paper FAFSAs may be ordered by calling 1-800-433-3243.
   • You may add Macalester's code to your previously filed FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
5. Tax Returns
   Mail, fax, or scan/email signed copies of these documents to the Financial Aid Office:
   • Your parents' 2010 federal income tax return. A non-filer statement should be completed if your parent did not and will not file a 2010 federal income tax return.
   • Your own 2010 federal tax return. A non-filer statement should be completed if you did not and will not file a 2010 federal income tax return.

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