Does Purdue Require the CSS Profile?
Purdue does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with federal code 001825 by April 15 for maximum federal, state, and Purdue aid consideration; that date is a hard state-aid deadline for Indiana residents.
CSS Profile
Not usedPurdue uses the FAFSA to consider students for need-based federal, state, and Purdue institutional aid. Departmental scholarships and private aid can have separate application steps, but Purdue's general financial aid instructions do not require the CSS Profile.
CSS school code
NonePurdue has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA directly to Purdue 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 required FAFSA contributor creates a StudentAid.gov account and consents to the transfer of federal tax information. Contributors can include a parent or a remarried parent's spouse, but Purdue does not ask either household to complete a separate CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use Purdue FAFSA code 001825 for both West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Newly admitted students review the aid notification in myPurdue and monitor Purdue email for updates or requested documentation. Purdue notes that a tax transcript is commonly requested, but students should follow their individual checklist.
Official sources for this answer
- Purdue apply for aid overview (checked August 2, 2026)
- Purdue FAFSA instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Purdue require the CSS Profile?
No. Purdue does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with federal code 001825 by April 15 for maximum federal, state, and Purdue aid consideration; that date is a hard state-aid deadline for Indiana residents.
What is Purdue's CSS Profile code?
Purdue has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA directly to Purdue instead.
When is Purdue's financial aid deadline?
FAFSA priority filing date for maximum aid consideration: April 15, 2026; Indiana resident deadline for state-based aid consideration: April 15, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for Purdue?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while Purdue uses the FAFSA 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.