Financial Support
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Financial Support
Post-Graduation
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Process Overview
HOW IT WORKS
Applying for financial aid can be daunting—that’s why we’re here to break things down, help you get started, and make Duke a reality.
Apply for Financial Aid
Nov 16 / Early decision deadline
For both CSS and FAFSA applications
Feb 1 / Regular decision deadline
For both CSS and FAFSA applications
Estimate Your Cost
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Use our calculators to estimate your overall cost to attend and how much financial aid you may receive.
Steps to Apply
DETERMINE YOUR NEXT STEPS
Figure out the steps necessary for you to complete your financial aid application using three factors.
01 - Prepare Your Application
Ensure that your application for undergraduate admission indicates a “yes” in the financial aid interest box. If you did not initially check this box, you must do so by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to change your designation. International applicants who indicate interest in financial aid are considered in a separate admission pool, and those admitted with “no financial aid interest” are ineligible to apply for financial aid for any year of undergraduate study.
02 - Submit Your Application
Submit your application, documentation, and the following items by February 1, and ensure that all documents are translated into English and U.S. Dollars:
- 2021–22 CSS Profile Application
- Current Foreign Tax Returns (all pages must be translated into English and US Dollars)
- Current Earning Statements for the parent and student (all pages must be translated into English and US Dollars)
Applicants should submit both parents’ current foreign tax returns (converted into US dollars & translated into English) and an English language statement from both parents’ employers stating the amount of their annual income.
Please save your files with the following information in the file name: Applicant Surname or Student Family Name_Applicant Given Name_Applicant 7 Digit Financial Aid ID #
Please email us at finaid@duke.edu for detailed submission instructions.
Duke University issues four-year aid awards for international applicants. Once your aid award is complete, it will be automatically renewed for your subsequent years at Duke. You will be required to attend a financial aid session upon your arrival to Duke in order for your aid to be applied. To learn more about international student aid, the application process, and details regarding this mandatory session, please contact us at finaid@duke.edu.
01 - Prepare Your Application
Ensure your application for undergraduate admission indicates a “yes” in the financial aid interest box. If you did not initially check this box, you must do so by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to change your designation. International applicants who indicate interest in financial aid are considered in a separate admission pool, and those admitted with “no financial aid interest” are ineligible to apply for financial aid for any year of undergraduate study.
02 - Submit Your Application
Submit your application, documentation, and the following items by November 16, and ensure that all documents are translated into English and U.S. Dollars:
- 2021–22 CSS Profile Application
- Current Foreign Tax Returns (all pages must be translated into English and US Dollars)
- Current Earning Statements for the parent and student (all pages must be translated into English and US Dollars)
Applicants should submit both parents’ current foreign tax returns (converted into US dollars & translated into English) and an English language statement from both parents’ employers stating the amount of their annual income.
Please save your files with the following information in the file name: Applicant Surname or Student Family Name_Applicant Given Name_Applicant 7 Digit Financial Aid ID #
Please email us at finaid@duke.edu for detailed submission instructions.
Duke University issues four-year aid awards for international applicants. Once your aid award is complete, it will be automatically renewed for your subsequent years at Duke. You will be required to attend a financial aid session upon your arrival to Duke in order for your aid to be applied. To learn more about international student aid, the application process, and details regarding this mandatory session, please contact us at finaid@duke.edu.
01 - Submit CSS Profile
To be considered for institutional aid, submit the CSS Profile online by February 1.
02 - Submit FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by February 1. Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your information into the FAFSA.
Note: Undocumented students should skip this step.
03 - Submit Additional Forms (if Requested)
Submit any additional forms if requested.
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board. If this is the case, you will receive email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service.
If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission.
04 - Review Your Estimate
Review your aid offer. Once you decide to enroll at Duke, you will be emailed instructions in June on how to complete the steps to receive your funding.
01 - Submit CSS Profile
Both parents will need to complete a separate CSS Profile by February 1. We will calculate a separate contribution for each parent and add them together to determine an Expected Family Contribution. If one or both of your parents are remarried, we will remove consideration of income earned by your stepparent.
Admitted students with completed financial aid applications received by the deadline will receive financial aid estimates with their Admissions packets by April 1.
02 - Submit FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by February 1. The parent with whom the student lives the most should complete the FAFSA. If the student spends equal time with each parent, the parent who provides the most financial support should complete the FAFSA. Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your information into the FAFSA.
Note: Undocumented students should skip this step.
03 - Submit Additional Forms (if Requested)
Submit any additional forms if requested.
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board. If this is the case, you will receive an email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service.
If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission.
04 - Review Your Estimate
Review your aid offer. Once you decide to enroll at Duke, you will be emailed instructions in June on how to complete the steps to receive your funding.
01 - Submit CSS Profile
Submit the CSS Profile online by the November 16 priority deadline to receive your aid estimate with your Admissions letter and information packet. Completed applications received after November 16 but before November 30 may receive an estimate in January.
02 - Submit FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by November 16. Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your information into the FAFSA.
Note: Undocumented students should skip this step.
03 - Submit Additional Forms (if Requested)
Submit any additional forms if requested.
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board. If this is the case, you will receive email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service.
If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission.
04 - Review Your Estimate
Review your aid estimate. Your aid letter will include your official family contribution for 21-22. We will update your aid in the spring once the official 2021-22 cost of attendance is announced.
01 - Submit CSS Profile
Both parents will need to complete a separate CSS Profile by November 16. We will calculate a separate contribution for each parent and add them together to determine an Expected Family Contribution. If one or both of your parents are remarried, we will remove consideration of income earned by your stepparent.
Admitted students with completed financial aid applications received by the deadline will receive financial aid estimates with their Admissions packets in December. Completed applications received after November 16 but before November 30 may receive an estimate in January.
02 - Submit FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by November 16. Only the custodial parent (or the parent with whom the student lives the most) should complete the FAFSA application. Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your information into the FAFSA.
*Note: Undocumented students should skip this step.
03 - Submit Additional Forms (if Requested)
Submit any additional forms if requested.
Some applicants may be required to submit taxes and/or additional documentation to the College Board. If this is the case, you will receive email communication from the College Board providing you with instructions on how to submit any additional requirements through their online IDOC service.
If you do not receive a request to submit additional information, the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission.
04 - Review Your Estimate
Review your aid estimate. Your aid letter will include your official family contribution for 2021-22. We will update your aid in the spring once the official 21-22 cost of attendance is announced.
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