Does UNC Charlotte Require the CSS Profile?

UNC Charlotte does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the 2027–28 FAFSA with code 002975 for aid, then apply separately through NinerScholars; select Fall 2027 first-year awards close February 15 and most campus awards close April 1.

CSS Profile

Not used

UNC Charlotte uses the FAFSA for federal, state, and university financial aid and does not list the CSS Profile in its undergraduate process. Campus scholarships require a separate NinerScholars application after admission; the university says GPA or test scores alone do not trigger an automatic award.

CSS school code

None

UNC Charlotte has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA plus the NinerScholars Student Application Portal directly to UNC Charlotte instead.

Financial aid deadline status

2027–28 NinerScholars portal opensLate October 2026

Select Fall 2027 first-year NinerScholars Early Action deadlineFebruary 15, 2027

Most Fall 2027 first-year, transfer, and continuing scholarship applicationsApril 1, 2027

2027–28 FAFSA priority deadlineNot yet published

UNC Charlotte's scholarship home lists the Fall 2027 NinerScholars dates, while its aid page still shows an older FAFSA priority date. Do not reuse the old January 2026 FAFSA date for the 2027–28 aid year; check Niner Central for an updated FAFSA calendar.

Which parent files?

The student and each contributor required under federal FAFSA rules use separate StudentAid.gov accounts to provide consent, complete assigned sections, and sign. UNC Charlotte does not request a separate parent-household application through the CSS Profile.

Documents and next steps

Use UNC Charlotte FAFSA code 002975. Review the aid offer and outstanding requirements in MyCharlotte. New scholarship applicants must first be accepted and activate their NinerNET account, then use the NinerScholars Student Application Portal to select matches and upload the requested materials.

Official sources for this answer

UNC Charlotte 2027–28 NinerScholars dates and separate application rule (checked September 25, 2026)
UNC Charlotte FAFSA filing and school code guidance (older aid-year date) (checked September 25, 2026)
UNC Charlotte Student Application Portal guidance (checked September 25, 2026)

Common questions

Does UNC Charlotte require the CSS Profile?

No. UNC Charlotte does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the 2027–28 FAFSA with code 002975 for aid, then apply separately through NinerScholars; select Fall 2027 first-year awards close February 15 and most campus awards close April 1.

What is UNC Charlotte's CSS Profile code?

UNC Charlotte has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA plus the NinerScholars Student Application Portal directly to UNC Charlotte instead.

When is UNC Charlotte's financial aid deadline?

2027–28 NinerScholars portal opens: Late October 2026; Select Fall 2027 first-year NinerScholars Early Action deadline: February 15, 2027; Most Fall 2027 first-year, transfer, and continuing scholarship applications: April 1, 2027; 2027–28 FAFSA priority deadline: Not yet published.

Is the FAFSA enough for UNC Charlotte?

The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and university need-based aid, but it does not replace NinerScholars. Accepted students should activate NinerNET, review their portal matches, and submit every essay, reference, or other item required by the individual scholarship deadline.

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.

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