Does Ohio State Require the CSS Profile?

Ohio State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Fall 2027 applicants file the FAFSA using code 003090 and complete relevant ScholarshipUniverse applications by February 1, 2027 for maximum aid consideration.

CSS Profile

Not used

Incoming students file the FAFSA for federal and state aid and most Ohio State institutional aid, including some scholarships. They use ScholarshipUniverse separately for special-eligibility university awards and external matches. Ohio State does not list the CSS Profile in this process.

CSS school code

None

Ohio State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and ScholarshipUniverse applications directly to Ohio State instead.

Published financial aid deadlines

Fall 2027 FAFSA priority dateFebruary 1, 2027

Fall 2027 ScholarshipUniverse priority dateFebruary 1, 2027

These are the school's currently published 2027–28 dates. A late or updated application cycle can use different dates, so confirm the deadline shown in your applicant portal.

Which parent files?

Every contributor required by the FAFSA creates an FSA ID, provides consent for federal tax information, and signs their own section. Ohio State follows the federal contributor process rather than asking separated parent households to file distinct CSS Profiles.

Documents and next steps

Use Ohio State FAFSA code 003090. After filing, review the FAFSA Submission Summary, monitor university email for the aid offer, and check the To Do List in BuckeyeLink for verification items. Ohio State holds federal and need-based aid until all requested verification work is complete.

Official sources for this answer

Ohio State incoming student financial aid steps (checked August 2, 2026)
Ohio State fall 2027 first-year application and aid steps (checked September 25, 2026)

Common questions

Does Ohio State require the CSS Profile?

No. Ohio State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Fall 2027 applicants file the FAFSA using code 003090 and complete relevant ScholarshipUniverse applications by February 1, 2027 for maximum aid consideration.

What is Ohio State's CSS Profile code?

Ohio State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and ScholarshipUniverse applications directly to Ohio State instead.

When is Ohio State's financial aid deadline?

Fall 2027 FAFSA priority date: February 1, 2027; Fall 2027 ScholarshipUniverse priority date: February 1, 2027.

Is the FAFSA enough for Ohio State?

No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while Ohio State uses the FAFSA and ScholarshipUniverse applications for its own aid. Neither application replaces the other.

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.

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