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U.S. Citizens And Permanent Residents

  • Keep a file copy of all documents you submit.
  • Write your name and Vassar ID number in the upper right hand corner of all documents you send to the college.
  • Comply with all deadlines for the best chance of receiving financial aid.
  • Send all documents except FAFSA to:
    Office of Financial Aid
    Vassar College Box 8
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0008
  • File your federal income tax returns (yours and your parents) as soon as possible after January 1. Send signed copies of your return and your parents’ return, including all pages, schedules, and W2s, to the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Register for the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE by anytime after January 1 but no later than April 1.
  • Begin your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by completing Step 1: Before Beginning a FAFSA anytime in January.
  • Complete and submit your PROFILE application by April 19.
  • Complete and submit your FAFSA online or mail the paper application to the federal processor in the envelope provided anytime after January 1 but no later than April 19.
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Vassar PROFILE Code: 2956
Vassar FAFSA Code: 002895

Additional Requirements for Special Circumstances

Noncustodial Parent’s Statement: If your parents are divorced or separated, your noncustodial parent must complete this form (download it here) and mail it along with his/her most recent signed federal tax return (all pages, schedules, and W2s) to the Office of Financial Aid at the above address. Deadline: April 19

Business of Farm Supplement: If your family holds an interest in a business or farm, you just submit a form (download it here) for each business or farm in which they hold an interest. If there are corporations or partnerships, attach copies of the most recent business tax returns (IRS Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, K-1). Send the supplement and returns to the Office of Financial Aid at the above address. Deadline: April 19

Social Security Benefits Statement: If you or a member of your household received Social Security benefits last year, you will receive Form SSA-1099 from Social Security in January. Send a copy to the Office of Financial Aid at the above address as soon as possible.

Statement of Overseas Living Expenses: If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, you must complete this statement (download it here) and send it to the Office of Financial Aid at the above address. Deadline: April 19

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