First-year applicants (excluding those applying to the School of Professional Advancement) should complete the steps below to be considered for all forms of financial aid by the priority deadlines:
Application Type | Priority Deadline for CSS Profile & FAFSA |
Early Decision | November 15 |
Early Action | December 15 |
Early Decision II | January 15 |
Regular Decision | February 15 |
Submit Supporting Tax Documents
Prospective 2026–2027 students applying through the CSS Profile are required to submit the following documents for consideration of a Tulane Need-Based Scholarship:
- Custodial parent’s signed 2024 federal tax return, including all associated schedules
- All 2024 W-2 forms
- All 2024 federal business tax returns (if applicable)
How to Submit Documents:
- Upload your files securely at financialaid.tulane.edu/forms, or
- Email PDF copies to FADOCS@tulane.edu
Additional documents may be requested. Be sure to monitor your “To-Do” list in the Financial Aid section of your Gibson Secure Portal for updates or new requests.
Complete Additional Merit Scholarship Applications
Complete any additional merit scholarship applications through Tulane’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.
https://admission.tulane.edu/apply
Information & Resources
Also, see How Financial Aid Works for more information about aid procedures.
The following checklists and cost of attendance figures are for incoming freshman.
