Does UT Arlington Require the CSS Profile?
UT Arlington does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 003656 or TASFA by January 15, 2026 for state-priority consideration and complete the aid file by March 1, 2026 for maximum UTA grant funding.
CSS Profile
Not usedUT Arlington uses the FAFSA for eligible students and TASFA for qualifying Texas residents who cannot file the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is not listed. Incoming students receive automatic merit consideration when admission documents are complete, while Mav ScholarShop handles additional campus opportunities.
CSS school code
NoneUT Arlington has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or TASFA plus automatic admission-based merit review and Mav ScholarShop directly to UT Arlington 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 every contributor required under federal FAFSA rules use individual StudentAid.gov accounts to complete and sign their sections. Contributors without Social Security numbers can still create accounts. TASFA filers follow the state application's household rules, and UT Arlington does not collect a CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use UT Arlington FAFSA code 003656. The university emails verification requests to the UTA account and lists outstanding forms in the MyMav Student Homepage To Do List. Submit only requested records, then use MyMav to review and accept or decline the completed financial aid offer.
Official sources for this answer
- UT Arlington 2026–27 FAFSA, code, verification, and MyMav guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- UT Arlington financial aid application steps (checked August 2, 2026)
- UT Arlington merit and Mav ScholarShop guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
- UT Arlington TEXAS Grant priority guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UT Arlington require the CSS Profile?
No. UT Arlington does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Submit the FAFSA with code 003656 or TASFA by January 15, 2026 for state-priority consideration and complete the aid file by March 1, 2026 for maximum UTA grant funding.
What is UT Arlington's CSS Profile code?
UT Arlington has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or TASFA plus automatic admission-based merit review and Mav ScholarShop directly to UT Arlington instead.
When is UT Arlington's financial aid deadline?
2026–27 TEXAS Grant state priority deadline: January 15, 2026; Maximum state and institutional grant funding priority date: March 1, 2026; Fall 2026 incoming merit scholarship admission-document deadline: March 1, 2026; Mav ScholarShop opportunity deadlines: Varies by scholarship.
Is the FAFSA enough for UT Arlington?
The FAFSA or TASFA serves as the TEXAS Grant application and supports other need-based aid, but it does not replace every scholarship path. Incoming merit review uses the completed admission file, while Mav ScholarShop matches admitted and current students to additional applications.
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.