Does Carnegie Mellon Require the CSS Profile?

Carnegie Mellon requires the CSS Profile for its institutional financial aid and uses CSS code 2074. The form is not required for federal-only aid, and the published admission deadlines are preferred rather than absolute cutoffs.

CSS Profile

Required

Prospective undergraduates applying for Carnegie Mellon institutional financial aid complete both the CSS Profile and FAFSA. A student seeking only federal aid can omit the CSS Profile and submit the FAFSA alone.

CSS school code

2074

Carnegie Mellon's CSS Profile code is 2074. Use that code to send the form to Carnegie Mellon University.

Published financial aid deadlines

Early Decision preferred deadlineNovember 15

Regular Decision preferred deadlineFebruary 15

These are the school's currently published 2026–27 dates. A late or updated application cycle can use different dates, so confirm the deadline shown in your applicant portal.

Which parent files?

Carnegie Mellon requires the custodial parent's information on the student's CSS Profile and a separate Profile from the noncustodial parent. A waiver review is available for no-contact, legal-order, or abuse situations with supporting documentation.

Documents and next steps

Use Carnegie Mellon CSS code 2074 and 2024 tax information for 2026–27. CMU receives the Profile electronically, so applicants do not send a duplicate; requested supporting records appear in the My Student Aid portal.

Official sources for this answer

Carnegie Mellon prospective undergraduate aid process (checked August 2, 2026)
Carnegie Mellon FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance (checked August 2, 2026)

Common questions

Does Carnegie Mellon require the CSS Profile?

Yes. Carnegie Mellon requires the CSS Profile for its institutional financial aid and uses CSS code 2074. The form is not required for federal-only aid, and the published admission deadlines are preferred rather than absolute cutoffs.

What is Carnegie Mellon's CSS Profile code?

Carnegie Mellon's CSS Profile code is 2074. Use that code to send the form to Carnegie Mellon University.

When is Carnegie Mellon's financial aid deadline?

Early Decision preferred deadline: November 15; Regular Decision preferred deadline: February 15.

Is the FAFSA enough for Carnegie Mellon?

Not for Carnegie Mellon's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Carnegie Mellon uses the CSS Profile separately to evaluate its own need-based funding.

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.

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