Does Penn State Require the CSS Profile?
Penn State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 003329, and if you are a Pennsylvania resident, complete the separate PA State Grant application in GrantUS by the applicable state deadline.
CSS Profile
Not usedPenn State uses the FAFSA as the only general application required for most federal, state, and university financial aid. Some Penn State and private scholarships have separate applications, and Pennsylvania residents complete the additional state grant process in GrantUS.
CSS school code
NonePenn State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and, for Pennsylvania residents, the PA State Grant application directly to Penn 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?
Dependent students follow the federal FAFSA contributor rules, including separate StudentAid.gov accounts and signatures for required parents. Penn State does not ask separated parent households to complete a CSS Profile because it does not use that application.
Documents and next steps
Use Penn State FAFSA code 003329. Pennsylvania residents should also sign in to GrantUS and complete the PA State Grant application. Review the FAFSA Submission Summary, monitor Penn State email, and check LionPATH for the aid offer or any documents the university specifically requests.
Official sources for this answer
- Penn State apply for financial aid instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Penn State require the CSS Profile?
No. Penn State does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA using code 003329, and if you are a Pennsylvania resident, complete the separate PA State Grant application in GrantUS by the applicable state deadline.
What is Penn State's CSS Profile code?
Penn State has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and, for Pennsylvania residents, the PA State Grant application directly to Penn State instead.
When is Penn State's financial aid deadline?
Recommended FAFSA filing date for first-time students: December 15; Recommended FAFSA filing date for current students: April 15; Pennsylvania State Grant FAFSA filing deadline: May 1.
Is the FAFSA enough for Penn State?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while Penn State uses the FAFSA and, for Pennsylvania residents, the PA State Grant application 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.