Does Chapman Require the CSS Profile?
Chapman requires the CSS Profile for fall 2027 applicants seeking its own need-based aid and uses code 4047. FAFSA-eligible applicants submit both forms, while spring 2027 entrants are told to use the FAFSA alone. Merit-only applicants do not need the two need-based aid forms.
CSS Profile
RequiredApplicants entering Chapman in fall 2027 who seek need-based aid file both the CSS Profile and FAFSA when eligible for federal aid. Applicants who cannot file a FAFSA use the Profile for Chapman institutional aid. Spring 2027 entrants follow a different rule: Chapman says they need only the FAFSA for need-based consideration.
CSS school code
4047Chapman's CSS Profile code is 4047. Use that code to send the form to Chapman University.
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?
The FAFSA requires each applicable parent or other contributor to create a separate StudentAid.gov account. The CSS Profile collects the family's tax, income, and asset details under College Board's instructions. Chapman does not publish a universal second-parent checklist on its fall 2027 aid page; use any case-specific request from the aid office.
Documents and next steps
Send the CSS Profile to Chapman with code 4047 and, if eligible, the FAFSA with code 001164. Gather family tax returns, W-2s, untaxed income, and asset records before filing. The Profile is normally filed once when applying, while the FAFSA must be renewed for each year of aid; monitor Chapman for any additional verification request.
Official sources for this answer
- Chapman fall 2027 need-based aid application requirements (checked September 25, 2026)
- Chapman undergraduate aid FAQ on merit and need-based forms (checked September 25, 2026)
Common questions
Does Chapman require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Chapman requires the CSS Profile for fall 2027 applicants seeking its own need-based aid and uses code 4047. FAFSA-eligible applicants submit both forms, while spring 2027 entrants are told to use the FAFSA alone. Merit-only applicants do not need the two need-based aid forms.
What is Chapman's CSS Profile code?
Chapman's CSS Profile code is 4047. Use that code to send the form to Chapman University.
When is Chapman's financial aid deadline?
Fall 2027 Early Action or Early Decision I: November 15, 2026; Fall 2027 Early Decision II or Regular Decision: February 1, 2027; Fall 2027 transfer applicants: Submit the correct-year forms as soon as possible.
Is the FAFSA enough for Chapman?
Not for Chapman's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Chapman 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.