Does UC Irvine Require the CSS Profile?
UC Irvine does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 001314 or the California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2026, then use ScholarshipUniverse for campuswide opportunities and ZotAid for requested documents.
CSS Profile
Not usedUC Irvine uses the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for eligible federal, state, university, and need-based scholarship aid and does not list the CSS Profile. Several distinguished scholarships use automatic review of the UC admission application, while campuswide and external opportunities use ScholarshipUniverse.
CSS school code
NoneUC Irvine has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application plus ScholarshipUniverse directly to UC Irvine 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?
The student and every contributor required under federal FAFSA rules use separate StudentAid.gov accounts to provide consent and sign. California Dream Act applicants complete its applicable parent-signature process. UC Irvine does not ask a noncustodial household to file the CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use UCI federal school code 001314. Open the Documents section in ZotAid and select Submit beside each item marked Requested. ZotAid also has an upload link for non-requested records and outside-scholarship notices; UCI says it cannot accept or open financial aid documents sent as email attachments.
Official sources for this answer
- UC Irvine 2026–27 aid deadline, ZotAid, and entering scholarship guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- UC Irvine FAFSA code and annual filing guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- UC Irvine ScholarshipUniverse and automatic scholarship guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UC Irvine require the CSS Profile?
No. UC Irvine does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 001314 or the California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2026, then use ScholarshipUniverse for campuswide opportunities and ZotAid for requested documents.
What is UC Irvine's CSS Profile code?
UC Irvine has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application plus ScholarshipUniverse directly to UC Irvine instead.
When is UC Irvine's financial aid deadline?
2026–27 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application priority deadline: March 2, 2026; Entering first-year ScholarshipUniverse application window after submitting the enrollment intent: May 1 through May 31, 2026; 2026–27 campus scholarship decisions: August 2026; Other ScholarshipUniverse opportunity deadlines: Varies by scholarship.
Is the FAFSA enough for UC Irvine?
The FAFSA or California Dream Act Application is enough for need-based scholarship and grant consideration, but it does not submit every campus scholarship application. Entering first-year students can use ScholarshipUniverse from May 1 through May 31 after submitting their Statement of Intent to Register.
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.