Does Michigan State Require the CSS Profile?
Michigan State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 002290 as early as possible. MSU has no institutional FAFSA cutoff, but eligible Michigan state awards require the form by May 1.
CSS Profile
Not usedMichigan State uses the FAFSA for federal aid and applicable state and university financial aid. MSU does not publish an institutional FAFSA cutoff, although state programs and private scholarships can have earlier deadlines and limited funding.
CSS school code
NoneMichigan State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA directly to Michigan 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?
Every person required to contribute information to the FAFSA, including a parent, stepparent, student, or spouse, creates a separate FSA ID and completes their assigned section. Michigan State does not collect a second parent household through the CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use Michigan State FAFSA code 002290. Check the financial aid portal at student.msu.edu for receipt, offers, and the Documents tab. If selected for verification, submit only the records listed there; MSU says an updated award normally appears one to two weeks after verification is complete.
Official sources for this answer
- Michigan State 2026–27 FAFSA guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- Michigan State prospective student next steps (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Michigan State require the CSS Profile?
No. Michigan State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 002290 as early as possible. MSU has no institutional FAFSA cutoff, but eligible Michigan state awards require the form by May 1.
What is Michigan State's CSS Profile code?
Michigan State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA directly to Michigan State instead.
When is Michigan State's financial aid deadline?
Michigan FAFSA deadline for eligible state awards: May 1; Federal 2026–27 FAFSA deadline: June 30, 2027, or before attendance ends.
Is the FAFSA enough for Michigan State?
Yes for Michigan State's general aid application. File the FAFSA for federal aid and applicable state and university funding. Private scholarships may still require their own applications, and eligible Michigan state awards have a May 1 FAFSA deadline.
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.