Does Syracuse Require the CSS Profile?
Syracuse requires both the CSS Profile and FAFSA for University grant consideration and uses CSS code 2823. Its published 2026–27 calendar includes separate first-year and transfer dates, while returning students do not repeat the Profile if they submitted it in an earlier academic year.
CSS Profile
RequiredUndergraduates seeking Syracuse University grant funding submit both the CSS Profile and FAFSA. The FAFSA establishes federal-aid eligibility, while Syracuse uses the Profile separately to assess eligibility for its institutional grants.
CSS school code
2823Syracuse's CSS Profile code is 2823. Use that code to send the form to Syracuse 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 biological or adoptive parents are divorced, separated, or were never married, the noncustodial parent completes Syracuse's CSS Noncustodial Profile. The Profile identifies the parent of record, and College Board provides a waiver process when that parent cannot participate.
Documents and next steps
Use Syracuse CSS code 2823 and FAFSA code 002882. Syracuse requests tax transcripts, schedules, W-2s, or other income records only when needed, so applicants should follow the forms and document requests shown in their MySlice financial aid checklist.
Official sources for this answer
- Syracuse 2026–27 undergraduate aid instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
- Syracuse financial aid dates and deadlines (checked August 2, 2026)
- Syracuse noncustodial parent instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Syracuse require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Syracuse requires both the CSS Profile and FAFSA for University grant consideration and uses CSS code 2823. Its published 2026–27 calendar includes separate first-year and transfer dates, while returning students do not repeat the Profile if they submitted it in an earlier academic year.
What is Syracuse's CSS Profile code?
Syracuse's CSS Profile code is 2823. Use that code to send the form to Syracuse University.
When is Syracuse's financial aid deadline?
Fall 2026 Early Decision: November 15, 2025; Fall 2026 Regular Decision: January 5, 2026; Fall 2026 transfer: With admission application, no later than July 1, 2026; Returning undergraduate FAFSA: February 1, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for Syracuse?
Not for Syracuse's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Syracuse 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.