Does TCU Require the CSS Profile?
TCU requires prospective first-year students to file the CSS Profile for institutional aid and uses CSS code 6820. Submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA by November 1, 2025 for Early Decision or TCU for Texans, or February 1, 2026 for general priority funding.
CSS Profile
RequiredProspective first-year students seeking TCU aid submit the CSS Profile plus the FAFSA, or TASFA when an eligible Texas resident cannot file the FAFSA. Returning undergraduates file the FAFSA for renewal and do not need to resubmit the CSS Profile.
CSS school code
6820TCU's CSS Profile code is 6820. Use that code to send the form to Texas Christian 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?
Dependent students invite the parent or stepparent contributors required under federal FAFSA rules, and each contributor provides consent. For divorced or separated parents, the FAFSA generally identifies the parent who provided the greater share of financial support.
Documents and next steps
Use CSS Profile code 6820 and FAFSA code 003636. Check email and my.tcu.edu for the application status, aid package, and requested records. TCU tells selected students which verification documents are needed, and conflicting FAFSA and CSS information must be resolved before aid is finalized.
Official sources for this answer
- TCU prospective first-year financial aid steps (checked August 2, 2026)
- TCU current undergraduate financial aid steps (checked August 2, 2026)
- TCU verification guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does TCU require the CSS Profile?
Yes. TCU requires prospective first-year students to file the CSS Profile for institutional aid and uses CSS code 6820. Submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA by November 1, 2025 for Early Decision or TCU for Texans, or February 1, 2026 for general priority funding.
What is TCU's CSS Profile code?
TCU's CSS Profile code is 6820. Use that code to send the form to Texas Christian University.
When is TCU's financial aid deadline?
Early Decision and TCU for Texans FAFSA or TASFA and CSS Profile priority date: November 1, 2025; General prospective first-year FAFSA and CSS Profile priority funding date: February 1, 2026; Requested financial aid forms priority date: May 1, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for TCU?
The FAFSA or TASFA and the CSS Profile have separate purposes for prospective first-year aid review. Eligible Texas residents who cannot file the FAFSA may use TASFA, but TASFA does not replace TCU's CSS Profile requirement for institutional aid.
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.