Does UC Santa Barbara Require the CSS Profile?
UC Santa Barbara does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 001320 or the California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2026, then use Scholarship Universe from July 16 through September 7 for internal awards.
CSS Profile
Not usedUC Santa Barbara uses the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for eligible federal, state, institutional, and internal scholarship aid and does not list the CSS Profile. Incoming students provide scholarship characteristics in the UC application, while enrolled undergraduates use Scholarship Universe for the supplemental internal application and matched external awards.
CSS school code
NoneUC Santa Barbara has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application plus Scholarship Universe directly to UC Santa Barbara 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 by the FAFSA use separate StudentAid.gov accounts to provide consent and sign. California Dream Act applicants follow its applicable parent-signature steps. UCSB does not collect a separate parent household through the CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use UCSB school code 001320. Monitor the university email account and My Aid Status for required records. If selected for verification, open the Documents tab and follow its link to UCSB's secure submission tool for uploads and electronic signatures; late records can change eligibility for university scholarships, work-study, and UCSB loans.
Official sources for this answer
- UCSB 2026–27 aid deadline, code, My Aid Status, and verification guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- UCSB 2026–27 Scholarship Universe cycle and application guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UC Santa Barbara require the CSS Profile?
No. UC Santa Barbara does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 001320 or the California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2026, then use Scholarship Universe from July 16 through September 7 for internal awards.
What is UC Santa Barbara's CSS Profile code?
UC Santa Barbara has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application plus Scholarship Universe directly to UC Santa Barbara instead.
When is UC Santa Barbara's financial aid deadline?
2026–27 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application priority deadline: March 2, 2026; 2026–27 verification-document deadline: June 30, 2026; UCSB Scholarship Universe internal application opens: July 16, 2026; UCSB Scholarship Universe internal application deadline: September 7, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for UC Santa Barbara?
All internal scholarships managed by UCSB's aid office are need-based, so students must complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. The separate supplemental application in Scholarship Universe covers most matched internal awards and also lists vetted external opportunities year-round.
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.