Does UCLA Require the CSS Profile?
UCLA does not use or require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Its need-based aid application is the FAFSA or, for eligible AB 540 students who cannot file a FAFSA, the California Dream Act Application.
CSS Profile
Not usedU.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking UCLA financial aid file the FAFSA. Eligible students who meet California AB 540 requirements but cannot file a FAFSA use the California Dream Act Application instead. International students are generally ineligible for aid administered by UCLA's office.
CSS school code
NoneUCLA has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) directly to UCLA 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 applicants provide the required parent contributor information and signature on the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. UCLA does not ask a second parent household to complete a separate CSS Profile because the school does not use that form.
Documents and next steps
Use UCLA FAFSA code 001315 or list UCLA on the California Dream Act Application, then monitor UCLA email and the student portal for any requested records. The separate UCLA Scholarship Portal profile can surface additional awards, but it is not a CSS Profile or IDOC submission.
Official sources for this answer
- UCLA Financial Aid application steps (checked August 2, 2026)
- University of California financial aid application guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UCLA require the CSS Profile?
No. UCLA does not use or require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Its need-based aid application is the FAFSA or, for eligible AB 540 students who cannot file a FAFSA, the California Dream Act Application.
What is UCLA's CSS Profile code?
UCLA has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) directly to UCLA instead.
When is UCLA's financial aid deadline?
FAFSA or California Dream Act Application priority deadline: March 2, 2026; Cal Grant GPA verification for eligible California applicants: March 2, 2026.
Is the FAFSA enough for UCLA?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while UCLA uses the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) 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.