Athletics Pre-Reads

  1. Complete the Application: Start by filling out the online application for financial aid as directed by your coach (for Domestic, International, or Canadian applicants).
  2. Upload Required Tax Documents: After submitting the application, you'll be prompted to upload the necessary tax documents.
  3. Check Application Status: Twenty-four hours after submitting the documents, visit the provided link here to check your application's status. This will show if any additional documents are needed.
  4. Receive Results: After all documents are received, you'll be emailed the financial aid results within five business days.

If you need any further assistance with this process or clarifications on the steps, feel free to ask!

pennathl@pobox.upenn.edu

Download brochure: Financial Resource Guide

2026-27 U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents  Pre-Read Application Requirements

  1. Complete the 2026-27 Pre-Read Application. This is the first step in the financial aid process.  
     
  2. Provide Tax Documents: 
    • You will need to upload a copy of all pages and schedules of your parents' 2024 federal tax return, including W2 forms once your application is submitted.  
    • If either parent owns a business, partnership, farm, or has a Schedule C business, include a copy of the most recent tax return for the business, including all pages and schedules.
       
  3. For Divorced or Separated Parents: 
    • Financial aid information is required from both biological parents to determine a student's financial aid award. 
    • The non-custodial parent must fill out the 2025-26 U.S. Noncustodial Parent Information Form. This should be completed after the Custodial Parent completes the online application Pre Read Application
      • The time of separation/divorce
      • The history of child support payments
      • Frequency of contact
      • Any other relevant information regarding your family situation
    • You should also submit any third-party documentation from professionals (like a high school counselor, attorney, or clergy member) that may help support your case.

If you are having challenges collecting your non-custodial parent's application requirements, you may submit a petition to have these requirements waived. Submitting a petition does not guarantee it will be approved, and you may be asked for more information. Requests based solely on your non-custodial parent's unwillingness to contribute or submit documents do not qualify for a waiver. 

 

2026-27 Canadian  Pre-Read Application Application Requirements:

1. 2026-27 Canadian Pre-Read Application

2. Tax Returns:

  • You will need to upload a copy of all pages and schedules of your parents' 2024 federal tax return  once your application is submitted.  
  • If either parent has an interest in a corporation, partnership, or farm, they must include a copy of the most recent tax return for that entity, along with all relevant pages and schedules.
    • Financial aid information is required from both biological parents to determine a student's financial aid award. 
    • The non-custodial parent must fill out the 2025-26 U.S. Noncustodial Parent Information Form. This should be completed after the Custodial Parent completes the online application Pre Read Application
      • The time of separation/divorce
      • The history of child support payments
      • Frequency of contact
      • Any other relevant information regarding your family situation
    • You should also submit any third-party documentation from professionals (like a high school counselor, attorney, or clergy member) that may help support your case.

3. Divorced or Separated Parents:

If you are having challenges collecting your non-custodial parent's application requirements, you may submit a petition to have these requirements waived. Submitting a petition does not guarantee it will be approved, and you may be asked for more information. Requests based solely on your non-custodial parent's unwillingness to contribute or submit documents do not qualify for a waiver. 

This should outline: 

  • The time of separation/divorce
  • The history of child support payments

2026-27 International  Pre-Read Application Application Requirements:

  1. 2026-27 International Pre-Read Application
     
  2. Tax Return/Income Statement:
    • If your parents file taxes in their country of residence:
      • You need to submit both the original and a translated copy (if the tax return is not in English).
      • Upload these documents after you submit the Preliminary Financial Aid Statement (PFAS). 
    • If your parents do not file an income tax document:
      • You must submit alternative documents such as a wage statement, pay slip, or a letter from their employer(s) on company letterhead confirming their annual income.
  3. Divorced or Separated Parents:
    • Financial aid information is required from both biological parents to determine a student's financial aid award. 
    • The non-custodial parent must fill out the 2025-26 U.S. Noncustodial Parent Information Form. This should be completed after the Custodial Parent completes the online application Pre Read Application

If you are having challenges collecting your non-custodial parent's application requirements, you may submit a petition to have these requirements waived. Submitting a petition does not guarantee it will be approved, and you may be asked for more information. Requests based solely on your non-custodial parent's unwillingness to contribute or submit documents do not qualify for a waiver. 

This should outline: 

  • The time of separation/divorce
    • The history of child support payments
      • Frequency of contact
      • Any other relevant information regarding your family situation
    • You should also submit any third-party documentation from professionals (like a high school counselor, attorney, or clergy member) that may help support your case.