Does NC State Require the CSS Profile?
NC State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 002972 by March 1 for priority need-based aid consideration, and use the separate PackASSIST application by February 15 for university scholarships.
CSS Profile
Not usedNC State requires the FAFSA for federal aid and state and institutional need-based aid. Admitted students apply separately through PackASSIST for university scholarships. Neither application is the CSS Profile, and the two priority dates are different.
CSS school code
NoneNC State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and PackASSIST scholarship application directly to NC 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 required parents create their own StudentAid.gov accounts and complete the contributor sections of the FAFSA. After admission, a dependent student may separately grant trusted individuals access to financial aid information in MyPack Portal.
Documents and next steps
Use NC State FAFSA code 002972. About two weeks after filing, check MyPack Portal under Student Homepage, Financial Aid, the applicable aid year, and Required Documents. NC State recommends responding to requests within 14 days and no later than June 1 for priority applicants.
Official sources for this answer
- NC State FAFSA information and resources (checked August 2, 2026)
- NC State scholarship and financial aid application steps (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does NC State require the CSS Profile?
No. NC State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 002972 by March 1 for priority need-based aid consideration, and use the separate PackASSIST application by February 15 for university scholarships.
What is NC State's CSS Profile code?
NC State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and PackASSIST scholarship application directly to NC State instead.
When is NC State's financial aid deadline?
PackASSIST scholarship priority deadline: February 15; FAFSA priority filing date for need-based grant consideration: March 1; Requested document deadline for priority applicants: June 1.
Is the FAFSA enough for NC State?
The FAFSA is enough for NC State's federal and need-based aid review, but it is not the scholarship application. Admitted students seeking university scholarships should also complete PackASSIST by its separate February 15 priority 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.