Davidson evaluates each need-based financial aid application according to these guiding principles:
- The student and his or her family have the primary responsibility for college costs, to the extent of their ability.
- Financial ability may be determined through assessment of information provided on the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms.
- Financial need is the estimated annual cost of attending Davidson minus the family's estimated annual contribution.
- Financial aid packages typically include a combination of grants, scholarships, and student employment.
Need-based aid applicants must notify us of the amount and source of all non-Davidson awards that they receive. As a rule, outside awards will replace rather than augment the need-based financial aid package we have offered.
Early Decision (Plan 1 and Plan 2)
Davidson requires:
- 2010-11 College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE application
- 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Signed copy of the parental and student 2009 federal income tax return, with all forms, schedules, and W-2 forms
Some aid applicants will also have to submit:
- Noncustodial parent PROFILE (if natural parents are divorced or separated)
- Business/Farm Supplement (if parents own a business and/or a farm)
- Corporate/partnership tax return (if parents file this type of return)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Davidson receives PROFILE and FAFSA data electronically. You do not need to submit copies of these forms.
Additionally, Davidson participates in the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). When you file your PROFILE, you will receive an acknowledgment and an email from the College Board explaining how to submit your tax returns and other forms that may be required.
Calendar
By November 15
Submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE online at www.collegeboard.com for Early Decision Plan 1 and 2. Davidson’s CSS code for the PROFILE is 5150
In December
Davidson will mail financial aid decision letters to admitted Early Decision 1 students who were need-based aid applicants.
In February
Davidson will mail financial aid decision letters to admitted Early Decision 2 students who were need-based aid applicants.
By April 15
Submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov using financial information from your completed 2009 federal income tax returns. Davidson's Title IV code for the FAFSA is 002918.
By April 15
Submit signed copies of federal income tax returns (student and parents; include all forms, schedules and W-2 forms) to the College Board's IDOC service. Be sure to follow the instructions you received (via acknowledgment or e-mail) regarding how to submit these materials.
Regular Decision
Davidson requires:
- 2010-11 College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE application
- 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Signed copy of the parental and student 2009 federal income tax return, with all forms, schedules, and W-2 forms
Some aid applicants will also have to submit:
- Noncustodial parent PROFILE (if natural parents are divorced or separated)
- Business/Farm Supplement (if parents own a business and/or a farm)
- Corporate/partnership tax return (if parents file this type of return)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Davidson receives PROFILE and FAFSA data electronically. You do not need to submit copies of these forms.
Additionally, Davidson participates in the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). When you file your PROFILE, you will receive an acknowledgment and an email from the College Board explaining how to submit your tax returns and other forms that may be required.
Calendar
Early February
Complete your 2009 federal income tax returns. This will assist you in accurately completing all aid application materials.
By February 15
Submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE online at www.collegeboard.com. Davidson’s CSS code for the PROFILE is 5150.
By March 1
Submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, using financial information from your completed 2009 federal income tax returns. Davidson’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 002918.
By April 15
Submit signed copies of federal income tax returns (student and parents; include all forms, schedules and W-2 forms) to the College Board’s IDOC service. Be sure to follow the instructions you received (via acknowledgment or e-mail) regarding how to submit these materials.
March and April
Davidson sends preliminary financial aid decision letters to all on-time applicants.
May 1
National Candidates Reply Date—Send your deposit to the college of your choice!
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