Athletics Pre-Reads

If you have any questions, please contact us at pennathl@pobox.upenn.edu and indicate "Athletic Pre-Read" in the subject line. In order to view the results of your estimated financial aid for 2023-2024, you must allow receipt of attachments from the above email address. You may also call us at 215-898-1988 and identify yourself as a pre-read.

Download brochure: Financial Resource Guide

After you have completed the online application you can upload required documents through this link

U.S. Citizen Pre-Read Applications 2023-2024

Application Requirements 

  1. We require a copy of all pages and schedules of your parents’ 2021 federal tax return, including W2 forms.
  2. We also require a copy of all pages and schedules of the student applicant’s most recent federal tax return, including W2 forms if applicable.
  3. If either parent holds an interest in a corporation, partnership, farm, or schedule C business, attach a copy of the most recent tax return, all pages and schedules.
  4. If your parents are divorced or separated, your custodial parent should complete the Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read). Your non-custodial parent needs to complete a Non-Custodial Parent Information Form. 
2023-24 U.S. Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read) Form
2023-24 U.S. Noncustodial Parent Information Form

Canadian Citizens Pre-Read Applications 2023-2024

Application Requirements

  1. We require a copy of all pages and schedules of your parents’ 2021 federal tax return, including all T4 slips.
  2. We also require a copy of all pages and schedules of the student applicant’s most recent federal tax return, including T4 forms if applicable.
  3. If either parent holds an interest in a corporation, partnership, or farm, attach a copy of the most recent tax return, all pages and schedules.
  4. If your parents are divorced or separated, your custodial parent should complete the Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read). Your non-custodial parent needs to complete a Non-Custodial Parent Information Form.
2023-24 Canadian Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read) Form
2023-24 Canadian Noncustodial Parent Information Form

International Pre-Read Applications 2023-2024

Application Requirements

  1. 2021Tax Return/Income Statement Required
    If your parents file a tax return in their country of residence, both the original and a translated copy of the return (if not in English) should be uploaded after you submit the PFAS. If your parents don’t file an income tax document, submit a wage statement, pay slip, or letter from their employer(s) on company letterhead stating their annual income.
  2. If your parents are divorced or separated, your custodial parent should complete the Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read). Your non-custodial parent needs to complete a Non-Custodial Parent Information Form.
2023-24 International Application for Estimated Financial Aid (Pre-Read) Form
2023-24 International Noncustodial Parent Information Form