Does UT Austin Require the CSS Profile?
UT Austin does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Most aid applicants file the FAFSA, while eligible Texas residents who cannot file it use TASFA for state aid and should not submit both applications.
CSS Profile
Not usedStudents eligible for federal aid submit the FAFSA each year. Texas residents who cannot complete a FAFSA may submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid to be considered for state programs, but applicants should not submit both forms. UT Austin does not list the CSS Profile in its aid process.
CSS school code
NoneUT Austin has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) directly to UT Austin 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?
A dependent FAFSA applicant provides parent names, Social Security numbers when applicable, birth dates, and email addresses so the required parent contributor can complete a separate section. When parents live apart, UT points applicants to the federal financial-support test for choosing the contributor.
Documents and next steps
Use UT Austin FAFSA code 003658. After filing the FAFSA or applicable TASFA, monitor the My Financial Aid portal for the aid package, outstanding requirements, and verification requests. Incoming scholarship questions appear through MyStatus, while continuing and transfer students use LASSO.
Official sources for this answer
- UT Austin financial aid application guide (checked August 2, 2026)
- UT Austin financial aid dates and portal guidance (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does UT Austin require the CSS Profile?
No. UT Austin does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. Most aid applicants file the FAFSA, while eligible Texas residents who cannot file it use TASFA for state aid and should not submit both applications.
What is UT Austin's CSS Profile code?
UT Austin has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) directly to UT Austin instead.
When is UT Austin's financial aid deadline?
FAFSA and TASFA become available for the upcoming academic year: October; Incoming student admission application for scholarship consideration: December 1; Continuing and transfer student scholarship application: March 15.
Is the FAFSA enough for UT Austin?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while UT Austin uses the FAFSA or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) 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.