Does CU Boulder Require the CSS Profile?
CU Boulder does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. FAFSA-eligible students use code 001370, eligible undocumented Colorado students use CASFA instead, and scholarship applicants should check the separate campus application and its earlier dates.
CSS Profile
Not usedFAFSA-eligible students use the federal application for CU Boulder aid. Eligible undocumented Colorado students use CASFA for state and university aid instead of the FAFSA. Students seeking campus scholarships may also need the separate CU Boulder Scholarship Application.
CSS school code
NoneCU Boulder has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA), plus the CU Boulder Scholarship Application directly to CU Boulder 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?
FAFSA applicants follow the federal contributor process. CASFA applicants complete the state application that fits their ASSET eligibility and should not submit both CASFA and FAFSA. CU Boulder does not direct either group to provide a second household through the CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use CU Boulder FAFSA code 001370. The university begins requesting additional information in late January and places final requests in the student's Buff Portal To-Do items. Upload requested records through CU Boulder's secure Document Upload rather than preparing a CSS Profile or IDOC packet.
Official sources for this answer
- CU Boulder FAFSA application guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- CU Boulder ASSET, DACA, and CASFA guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- CU Boulder FAFSA frequently asked questions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does CU Boulder require the CSS Profile?
No. CU Boulder does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. FAFSA-eligible students use code 001370, eligible undocumented Colorado students use CASFA instead, and scholarship applicants should check the separate campus application and its earlier dates.
What is CU Boulder's CSS Profile code?
CU Boulder has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA), plus the CU Boulder Scholarship Application directly to CU Boulder instead.
When is CU Boulder's financial aid deadline?
FAFSA and CASFA priority date: March 1; Earliest CU Boulder Scholarship Application deadlines: February 15; General CU Boulder Scholarship Application deadline: March 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Is the FAFSA enough for CU Boulder?
Use the FAFSA if eligible, but not every student files it and it is not the campus scholarship application. Eligible undocumented Colorado students use CASFA instead, while scholarship seekers should also complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application when required.
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.