Does Baylor Require the CSS Profile?
Baylor does not require the CSS Profile for students entering in fall 2027. Domestic aid applicants use the FAFSA, while international applicants use BIFAA. Spring or summer 2027 entrants must follow the earlier 2026–27 CSS Profile process.
CSS Profile
Not usedStudents entering Baylor in fall 2027 no longer file the CSS Profile for university need-based aid. U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens use the FAFSA; international applicants seeking Baylor need-based funding use BIFAA. Spring and summer 2027 entrants remain in the earlier 2026–27 aid year and still need that year's CSS Profile.
CSS school code
NoneBaylor has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA for eligible domestic students or the Baylor International Financial Aid Application (BIFAA) directly to Baylor instead.
Published financial aid deadlines
These are the school's currently published 2027–28 dates. A late or updated application cycle can use different dates, so confirm the deadline shown in your applicant portal.
Which parent files?
Domestic applicants follow the FAFSA contributor and signature instructions for their family situation. International applicants provide family financial information through BIFAA as the Baylor portal directs. Baylor does not ask fall 2027 entrants to file a second parent CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
File the FAFSA with Baylor code 003545 or complete BIFAA in the goBAYLOR Financial Aid tab if applying as an international student. Check the portal for processing status and any additional scholarship application; Baylor says admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships, but some specialty or need-based awards have separate steps.
Official sources for this answer
- Baylor undergraduate scholarships and fall 2027 aid requirements (checked September 25, 2026)
- Baylor One Stop CSS Profile transition FAQ (checked September 25, 2026)
Common questions
Does Baylor require the CSS Profile?
No. Baylor does not require the CSS Profile for students entering in fall 2027. Domestic aid applicants use the FAFSA, while international applicants use BIFAA. Spring or summer 2027 entrants must follow the earlier 2026–27 CSS Profile process.
What is Baylor's CSS Profile code?
Baylor has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA for eligible domestic students or the Baylor International Financial Aid Application (BIFAA) directly to Baylor instead.
When is Baylor's financial aid deadline?
Fall 2027 FAFSA priority deadline: February 1, 2027; Fall 2027 international BIFAA priority consideration: November 1, 2026; Fall 2027 international BIFAA final application date: February 1, 2027.
Is the FAFSA enough for Baylor?
The FAFSA is Baylor's fall 2027 need-based aid application for U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens. It does not replace BIFAA for international applicants, and it does not automatically submit a separate specialty scholarship application.
Estimate the rest of your aid
The CSS Profile does not tell you what federal aid you may receive. Estimate that separately, then compare the result with each college's net price and your outside scholarship options.