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Percent of students whose demonstrated need is met by Dartmouth - no matter who they are or where they're from.

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Dates, Deadlines, and Forms

We’re excited to learn about you, your talents, and your potential. Start here to see important dates and deadlines, and to find links to the forms you need to complete.

Application Deadlines for Financial Aid

  • November 1st

    Early Decision

  • February 1st

    Regular Decision

  • March 1st

    Transfer Applications

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FAFSA

Dartmouth School Code: 002573

For U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form required to apply for federal aid, grants and loans.

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Income Tax Statments

Signed copies of all pages of your Parents' 2016 Income Tax Statement for your country of residence should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. If your parents file separately, please send a copy of each parent's tax return. Tax returns must be in English.

For more details please read "What documents do I need to submit for parental tax returns?"

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Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC)

IDOC securely collects families’ federal tax returns and other documents on behalf of participating institutions of higher learning.

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Profile Application

Dartmouth School Code: 3351

Nearly 400 colleges, professional schools, and scholarship programs use the College Board’s CSS Profile to award their own funds.

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Supplemental Forms

Perhaps you are having some difficulty completing the typical application. These forms are meant to address the more common extenuating circumstances. They are not required for every applicant.

After You've Applied

As you proceed through your application, you might want to check your financial aid status.

Check Your Application Status

In late November, applicants will be able to view your full financial aid application status via Dartmouth's Application Management System.

If applicable, prospective students can verify that your CSS Profile application has been completed (with Dartmouth College listed as a recipient school) by signing in on the CSS PROFILE Online homepage and selecting "Check Status of Application."

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