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In order to be considered for Penn need-based financial aid, you must apply for financial aid at the same time you apply for admission. International students cannot apply for financial aid after being admitted.
If your parents live and work in the U.S., follow the application instructions for U.S. citizens, with the exception of filing a FAFSA.
Submit the CSS Profile online to the College Board. The 2021-2022 CSS Profile is available beginning October 1, 2020.
Penn’s CSS code is 2933.
If you are unable to file an online CSS Profile, please contact Student Financial Services as soon as possible.
Submit the PFAS online. Log in access to the PFAS will be available after you receive your Penn Applicant Portal access from Admissions.
If you receive an error message, or if you are unable to submit an online PFAS, please download a paper Penn Financial Aid Supplement.
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.
Please send your tax returns directly to SFS, as Penn does not participate in CSS/IDOC Services.
To ensure the privacy of your information, please do not submit documents via email.
| Online Submission (Preferred) | Document Submission Portal |
|---|---|
| Fax | 215-573-5428 |
| Student Financial Services University of Pennsylvania Franklin Building, Room 005 3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6270 |
Use a Cover Sheet/Tax I.D. Form each time you submit documents. You are required to submit and sign this form even if your family did not file taxes in 2019.
