Financial Aid
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We meet the full demonstrated need, without loans, for every admitted undergrad who qualifies for financial assistance.
Announcements
Thanksgiving holiday office closure
The Offices of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid will close at noon (PST) on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Upcoming Changes to Federal Education Loan Programs for 2026-2027
Public Law 119-21, also known as the One Big Beautiful Budget Act, contains provisions that will significantly change federal Direct education loans.
Federal Education Loan Changes for 2026–27 and Beyond
Stanford Replacing State Aid with Institutional Scholarship for 2025-2026
To comply with recent California legislation, Stanford is replacing Cal Grant awards with institutional scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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The university is studying the continued consideration of legacy status in admissions. While this study is underway, Stanford has opted out of state financial aid funding in order to comply with California state law.
Stanford to resume standardized test requirement for admissions
Applying for Aid
Application requirements, forms and deadlines. Note: We cannot confirm receipt of financial aid application requirements for admission applicants until after admission decisions have been released.
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In the Spotlight
Completing the CSS Profile
The College Board provides a video with an overview of the CSS Profile financial aid application. More information can be found at CSS Profile.
Completing the FAFSA
Federal Student Aid has created a video playlist covering the entire process of completing the FAFSA application.
Stanford expands first-year and transfer classes
Increased student outreach efforts aim to continue to broaden the applicant pool in coming years.
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