Does USF Require the CSS Profile?
USF does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA with code 001537 by January 1, 2026 for priority consideration. AwardSpring and Florida Bright Futures remain separate scholarship routes.
CSS Profile
Not usedUSF uses the FAFSA for federal, Florida, and institutional financial aid and does not list the CSS Profile in its undergraduate application process. Some USF and Foundation scholarships use AwardSpring separately, and Florida Bright Futures remains a state-administered scholarship.
CSS school code
NoneUSF has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and applicable USF scholarship applications in AwardSpring directly to USF 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 each required FAFSA contributor create their own FSA ID, consent to the transfer of federal tax information through the Direct Data Exchange, complete their assigned sections, and sign separately.
Documents and next steps
Use USF FAFSA code 001537 and allow up to ten business days for the university to receive the submission. Monitor USF communications for the aid-package release, and use Student Self-Service to review 2026–27 USF scholarship results and financial aid details when posted.
Official sources for this answer
- USF 2026–27 FAFSA application guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- USF scholarship and AwardSpring guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does USF require the CSS Profile?
No. USF does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA with code 001537 by January 1, 2026 for priority consideration. AwardSpring and Florida Bright Futures remain separate scholarship routes.
What is USF's CSS Profile code?
USF has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA and applicable USF scholarship applications in AwardSpring directly to USF instead.
When is USF's financial aid deadline?
2026–27 FAFSA priority submission date: January 1, 2026; 2026–27 final federal FAFSA deadline: June 30, 2027.
Is the FAFSA enough for USF?
The FAFSA automatically considers a student for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, but some USF scholarships require a separate AwardSpring application. Bright Futures applicants also complete and maintain the applicable Florida state process.
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.