Does UIUC Require the CSS Profile?
UIUC does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Most students file the FAFSA using code 001775 by the March 15 preferential date, while qualifying undocumented Illinois students may use the RISE Act Alternative Application for state MAP aid.
CSS Profile
Not usedUIUC uses the FAFSA for most federal, state, and university financial aid. Qualifying undocumented Illinois students who cannot receive federal aid may use the RISE Act Alternative Application through ISAC for MAP Grant consideration, and should confirm which application fits before filing.
CSS school code
NoneUIUC has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application for state aid directly to UIUC 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?
Students and required parent contributors create their own FSA IDs for the FAFSA and complete their assigned sections. Eligible RISE Act applicants follow the contributor instructions in the state application instead; UIUC does not require a separate CSS Profile household.
Documents and next steps
Use UIUC FAFSA code 001775. Students attending summer 2027 also complete the OSFA summer aid application when it opens in April 2027. Check the university financial aid account and email for requested records, and consider the separate Undergraduate Scholarship Supplement Form for college awards.
Official sources for this answer
- UIUC Office of Student Financial Aid application instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
- UIUC Illinois Alternative Application guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UIUC require the CSS Profile?
No. UIUC does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Most students file the FAFSA using code 001775 by the March 15 preferential date, while qualifying undocumented Illinois students may use the RISE Act Alternative Application for state MAP aid.
What is UIUC's CSS Profile code?
UIUC has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application for state aid directly to UIUC instead.
When is UIUC's financial aid deadline?
2026–27 preferential FAFSA filing date: March 15, 2026; Final federal FAFSA submission cutoff: June 15, 2027, or the last date of attendance.
Is the FAFSA enough for UIUC?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while UIUC uses the FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application for state aid 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.