Spring Transfer

Incoming Spring Applicant (Transfer and First-Year) Financial Aid Application Process
Important Information
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile to receive maximum consideration for all types of aid including Fordham grants and scholarships, if you have not yet done so.
  • Make certain Fordham has your correct social security number on file and that you file both the FAFSA and CSS Profile using the name and number printed on your social security card.
  • To be considered exclusively for federal aid, only the FAFSA is required.
  • Financial aid is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens.
  • The Net Price Calculator is available to provide a preliminary estimate of federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility.
By November 1, 2023 Deadline
  • Submit the CSS Profile online. (School Code 2259)
    • Input the 2021 tax data. Estimates of 2022 and 2023 income information will also be required.
    • If your parents are divorced, separated, or were never married and they are not living together:
      • Fordham University requires each biological parent to complete a CSS Profile. As you complete your profile, you can instruct the College Board to provide your noncustodial parent with instructions on how to complete a separate CSS Profile. A noncustodial parent is typically the parent the student lived with the least during the past year.
  • Claim your account to monitor the status of your financial aid application.
    • Visit "Getting Online: Your AccessIT ID"
    • Contact Fordham's Help Desk at 718-817-3999 if assistance is needed in claiming your account.
By November 3, 2023 and Continuously Thereafter

Log into your Financial Aid Portal to: 

  • Review letters and emails from Student Financial Services requesting additional information.
  • Submit all requested information within two weeks of request via secure upload.
  • View any additional requests and check the status of documents submitted after claiming your account
What to Expect as a Spring Applicant
  • If after review of the data submitted, additional information or clarification is needed, you will receive an email from Fordham.
  • All students who: gain admission to Fordham University, file both the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and respond to all requests for additional information by November 17, will receive a financial aid offer by December 1.
The Final Steps of Completing the Financial Aid Process:
Eligibility
  • Eligibility for state, federal and institutional aid is determined by estimated family contribution, enrollment status, academic performance and availability of funds.

*To be considered for federal aid you only need to file a FAFSA.