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Whether you are an incoming first-year or transfer student hoping to attend ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ in the fall, this guide will walk you through the financial aid process, including filling out and submitting various required forms.

Deadlines

Fall/Spring What’s Due Deadline
Early Action/Early Decision first-year applicants, fall 2024 admission * CSS Profile Application Nov. 15
Regular Decision first-year applicants, fall 2024 admission * CSS Profile Application Jan. 15
First-year applicants, spring 2024 admission FAFSA and ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Financial Aid Application Nov. 1
Transfer applicants, fall 2024 admission CSS Profile Application and FAFSA Rolling March 1 – June 1
Transfer applicants, spring 2024 admission FAFSA and ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Financial Aid Application Nov. 15

* FAFSA also required when available (expected January 2024)

Steps to Take: Applying for Need-Based Financial Aid

Spring 2024:

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Domestic applicants only). Our FAFSA code is 002139.
  2. Complete the ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Financial Aid Application. This application will become available through the Admissions Portal once the admissions application is received.
  3. Complete any other forms requested by ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ. Occasionally we need additional information to complete an award and your prompt response will ensure a timely award notification.
  4. If admitted to ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ, you will receive your financial aid award notification. We seek to notify regarding admission and financial aid at the same time whenever possible. If either application is incomplete, it will delay notification of both.

Fall 2024:

  1. Complete the CSS Profile Application.ÌýCSS Profile code is 3279. The Non-Custodial Parent Profile is not required.
  2. Complete any other forms requested by ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ. Occasionally we need additional information to complete an award and your prompt response will ensure a timely award notification.
  3. If admitted to ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ, you will receive your financial aid award notification. We seek to notify regarding admission and financial aid at the same time whenever possible. If either application is incomplete, it will delay notification of both.
  4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Domestic applicants only). Our FAFSA code is 002139.

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Contact Information

Office of Financial Assistance

Mailing Address
  • ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ
    Office of Financial Assistance
    950 Main Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

  • 1-508-793-7478
  • 1-508-793-8802 (Fax)
  • finaid[at]clarku[dot]edu
Office Hours
  • Monday – Friday

    8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.