Does Colorado State Require the CSS Profile?
Colorado State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Use FAFSA code 001350 or CASFA when eligible, complete CSUSA by February 1 or March 1 based on student type, and meet the May 1 or June 1 grant deadlines that apply.
CSS Profile
Not usedColorado State uses the FAFSA for eligible students and permits qualifying Colorado ASSET students who cannot file the FAFSA to use CASFA. The CSS Profile is not listed. CSUSA is a separate application for merit and need-based awards, and merit consideration does not require a FAFSA or CASFA.
CSS school code
NoneColorado State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or CASFA plus the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) directly to Colorado State instead.
Published financial aid deadlines
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?
Students and contributors required by the FAFSA create separate FSA IDs, complete their assigned sections, provide tax-data consent, and sign. Eligible CASFA applicants follow that state form's household instructions instead. Colorado State does not request a CSS Profile from another parent household.
Documents and next steps
Use Colorado State FAFSA code 001350. Monitor email and the Financial Aid Requirements page in RAMweb for verification forms and supporting records. Colorado State recommends submitting complete documents together, tracks their status in RAMweb, and estimates two to four weeks for review.
Official sources for this answer
- Colorado State applying for aid guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- Colorado State financial aid dates (checked August 2, 2026)
- Colorado State CSUSA scholarship guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- Colorado State verification and RAMweb guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Colorado State require the CSS Profile?
No. Colorado State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Use FAFSA code 001350 or CASFA when eligible, complete CSUSA by February 1 or March 1 based on student type, and meet the May 1 or June 1 grant deadlines that apply.
What is Colorado State's CSS Profile code?
Colorado State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or CASFA plus the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) directly to Colorado State instead.
When is Colorado State's financial aid deadline?
CSUSA deadline for new first-year students: February 1, 2026; CSUSA deadline for returning and transfer students; FAFSA or CASFA date for CSUSA need-based awards: March 1, 2026; FAFSA or CASFA deadline for the CSU Tuition Assistance Grant: May 1, 2026; 2026–27 FAFSA deadline for other state and institutional grant consideration: June 1, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for Colorado State?
The FAFSA or CASFA supports need-based aid, but neither replaces CSUSA. A FAFSA or CASFA is required by March 1 for CSUSA need-based scholarships, while students can receive merit-based CSUSA consideration without either financial aid 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.