Does NYU Require the CSS Profile?
NYU requires the CSS Profile from first-year students applying for NYU scholarship aid and uses CSS code 2785. The FAFSA does not replace it for institutional aid.
CSS Profile
RequiredAll first-year applicants seeking NYU scholarship aid submit the CSS Profile, regardless of citizenship. Eligible U.S. applicants should also submit the FAFSA. NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai publish separate campus instructions.
CSS school code
2785NYU's CSS Profile code is 2785. Use that code to send the form to New York University.
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?
When parents are separated, divorced, or unmarried and living apart, each parent submits a separate CSS Profile. NYU may waive the noncustodial-parent filing when information cannot be obtained; early decision families receive five extra days for that filing or waiver request.
Documents and next steps
Submit the CSS Profile by the deadline and use NYU code 2785. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible noncitizens should also file the FAFSA using federal code 002785, then watch NYU's aid checklist for any follow-up items.
Official sources for this answer
- NYU Undergraduate Bulletin (checked August 2, 2026)
- NYU undergraduate admissions guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does NYU require the CSS Profile?
Yes. NYU requires the CSS Profile from first-year students applying for NYU scholarship aid and uses CSS code 2785. The FAFSA does not replace it for institutional aid.
What is NYU's CSS Profile code?
NYU's CSS Profile code is 2785. Use that code to send the form to New York University.
When is NYU's financial aid deadline?
Early Decision I: November 15; Early Decision II: January 15; Regular Decision: February 20.
Is the FAFSA enough for NYU?
Not for NYU's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but NYU 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.