Does UNC Greensboro Require the CSS Profile?

UNC Greensboro does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA with code 002976 by March 1, 2026, meet the applicable admission deadline for automatic scholarship review, and use Scholarship Universe for current-student opportunities.

CSS Profile

Not used

UNC Greensboro uses the FAFSA for federal, state, and institutional aid and does not list the CSS Profile. Incoming applicants receive automatic consideration for several scholarships through the admission file, while current students use Scholarship Universe for campus, UNC System, and outside opportunities.

CSS school code

None

UNC Greensboro has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA plus automatic admission-based review and Scholarship Universe directly to UNC Greensboro instead.

Published financial aid deadlines

Fall first-year admission deadline for Blue & Gold Merit Scholarship reviewDecember 1
Fall 2026 current-student Scholarship Universe application opensJanuary 15, 2026
2026–27 FAFSA priority filing deadlineMarch 1, 2026
Incoming first-year and transfer application deadline for several automatic scholarshipsMarch 1

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 the assigned information and sign. Parents of dependent undergraduates also provide requested verification documents. UNC Greensboro does not collect a CSS Profile household.

Documents and next steps

Use UNC Greensboro FAFSA code 002976. Review incomplete-file emails and unsatisfied requirements in UNCGenie through ISpartan. Students upload requested records under the Financial Aid Document Upload Process, select the correct aid year and document type, and confirm that each file uploaded successfully.

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Common questions

Does UNC Greensboro require the CSS Profile?

No. UNC Greensboro does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA with code 002976 by March 1, 2026, meet the applicable admission deadline for automatic scholarship review, and use Scholarship Universe for current-student opportunities.

What is UNC Greensboro's CSS Profile code?

UNC Greensboro has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA plus automatic admission-based review and Scholarship Universe directly to UNC Greensboro instead.

When is UNC Greensboro's financial aid deadline?

Fall first-year admission deadline for Blue & Gold Merit Scholarship review: December 1; Fall 2026 current-student Scholarship Universe application opens: January 15, 2026; 2026–27 FAFSA priority filing deadline: March 1, 2026; Incoming first-year and transfer application deadline for several automatic scholarships: March 1.

Is the FAFSA enough for UNC Greensboro?

The FAFSA automatically considers eligible North Carolina residents for Next NC and supports other need-based awards, but it does not replace every scholarship process. Incoming students rely on the admission file for several awards, while current students should review Scholarship Universe matches.

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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