Does Texas A&M Require the CSS Profile?
Texas A&M does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Choose the FAFSA, TASFA, or international aid route based on citizenship and Texas residency, and file the FAFSA or TASFA by January 15 for Texas priority consideration.
CSS Profile
Not usedU.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens apply with the FAFSA. Non-U.S. citizens who are Texas residents use TASFA, while non-U.S. citizens who are not Texas residents follow Texas A&M's international student financial aid process. None of these routes uses the CSS Profile.
CSS school code
NoneTexas A&M has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA, TASFA, or Texas A&M international student aid application directly to Texas A&M 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 FAFSA applicants provide the required parent financial information, and every parent or other contributor creates a separate FSA ID even without a Social Security number. Texas A&M reviews unusual dependency circumstances, but parent refusal or student self-sufficiency alone does not qualify.
Documents and next steps
Use Texas A&M FAFSA code 003632. After filing the correct FAFSA, TASFA, or international application, sign in to Howdy and open the Financial Aid Portal. Its Status page shows receipt and incomplete requirements, and Texas A&M also sends mail and email when supporting documents are needed.
Official sources for this answer
- Texas A&M apply for financial aid overview (checked August 2, 2026)
- Texas A&M financial aid important dates (checked August 2, 2026)
- Texas A&M FAFSA instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Texas A&M require the CSS Profile?
No. Texas A&M does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Choose the FAFSA, TASFA, or international aid route based on citizenship and Texas residency, and file the FAFSA or TASFA by January 15 for Texas priority consideration.
What is Texas A&M's CSS Profile code?
Texas A&M has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA, TASFA, or Texas A&M international student aid application directly to Texas A&M instead.
When is Texas A&M's financial aid deadline?
Fall 2026 FAFSA and TASFA Texas priority date: January 15, 2026; University Scholarship Application closes: February 1; International student financial aid priority date: May 1.
Is the FAFSA enough for Texas A&M?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while Texas A&M uses the FAFSA, TASFA, or Texas A&M international student aid 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.