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Applying for Financial Aid
If you’re looking to use financial aid (i.e., need-based aid) to help pay for college,
you will need to submit a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
.
The FAFSA is a free, online form that will help you determine if you are eligible
for student aid. This includes federal aid (grants, work study and low-interest loans)
and potentially school and state aid.
Submitting the FAFSA is essential if you want to be considered for federal, state
and most forms of Chapman financial aid.
Note that only U.S. citizens and
eligible non-citizens
(including permanent residents) are eligible to submit a FAFSA.
Submitting your FAFSA Form on time
Step 1: Prepare to submit your FAFSA
Create your StudentAid.gov account
.
If your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to contribute to your form (and in most cases
they will),
make sure each contributor
creates their own StudentAid.gov account
. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to
create an account when the 2026–27 form goes live.
Watch Federal Student Aid's
"Preparing for the FAFSA Form"
playlist to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the
FAFSA form.
Step 2: Submit Your FAFSA by the deadline
To receive
receive full consideration for all types of eligible aid,
first-year students applying to fall 2026 should submit their FAFSA as soon as it
is available
.
Before are some guidelines on when to submit your FAFSA based on your application
type:
December 8 (priority deadline) for Early Action and Early Decision.
Early Decision
applicants must submit by the deadline to help us provide a complete financial aid
package before their deposit deadline.
Early Action
applicants can submit their FAFSA past the deadline. However, the earlier you submit
the sooner we can add applicable need-based aid to your financial aid package.
March 2 (priority deadline) for Regular Decision applicants and California residents
for Cal Grant consideration.
Transfer students should ensure they are submitting for the correct academic year
and submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.
Financial aid notification timelines for fall 2026
You can view the
most-up-to-date timelines
for financial aid notifications here.
Additional considerations
Chapman University’s FAFSA school code is 001164.
You will need to re-submit your FAFSA every year you expect to continue receiving
financial aid.
When submitting your FAFSA, use an email you will check regularly and continue to
check while in college.
Only U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens are eligible to qualify for federal financial
aid. You can learn more about
FAFSA eligibility here
.
Undocumented students can learn more about
financial resources here
.
How to verify Chapman received your FAFSA
We are not able to confirm receipt of your FAFSA in the Office of Admission, as we
are a need-blind institution.
However, you still should be able to verify your FAFSA has been or will be received
by Chapman by either logging into your FAFSA and confirming that you included 001164
(Chapman's institution code)
or
c
onfirming that Chapman is listed on your copy of the FAFSA after it was processed.
Financing
Financing Your Education
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Notification Timelines
Net Price Calculator
Financial Assistance for Current Students
Contact Admission
Email us:
Email General Admission
Email Transfer Admission
Email International Admission
Call us:
(714) 997-6711
Text us:
(714) 942-5474
Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Follow Us on Social Media
Follow us on social media for tips, news and updates about applying to Chapman University:
Admission Instagram
Admission YouTube
Admission Facebook
Chapman TikTok
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Virtually explore Chapman in this student-led tour through our Orange Campus. You'll
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Undergraduate Admission
Applying for Financial Aid
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Undergraduate Admission
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Non-degree Seeking Students
Contact the Office of Admission
Activating Your Chapman Account
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Admission
How to Apply
Financing
Academics
Student Life
College Counselors
Visit Opportunities
Contact Us
Request Information
Financing
Financing Your Education
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Notification Timelines
Net Price Calculator
Financial Assistance for Current Students
»
Applying for Financial Aid
If you’re looking to use financial aid (i.e., need-based aid) to help pay for college,
you will need to submit a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
.
The FAFSA is a free, online form that will help you determine if you are eligible
for student aid. This includes federal aid (grants, work study and low-interest loans)
and potentially school and state aid.
Submitting the FAFSA is essential if you want to be considered for federal, state
and most forms of Chapman financial aid.
Note that only U.S. citizens and
eligible non-citizens
(including permanent residents) are eligible to submit a FAFSA.
Submitting your FAFSA Form on time
Step 1: Prepare to submit your FAFSA
Create your StudentAid.gov account
.
If your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to contribute to your form (and in most cases
they will),
make sure each contributor
creates their own StudentAid.gov account
. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to
create an account when the 2026–27 form goes live.
Watch Federal Student Aid's
"Preparing for the FAFSA Form"
playlist to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the
FAFSA form.
Step 2: Submit Your FAFSA by the deadline
To receive
receive full consideration for all types of eligible aid,
first-year students applying to fall 2026 should submit their FAFSA as soon as it
is available
.
Before are some guidelines on when to submit your FAFSA based on your application
type:
December 8 (priority deadline) for Early Action and Early Decision.
Early Decision
applicants must submit by the deadline to help us provide a complete financial aid
package before their deposit deadline.
Early Action
applicants can submit their FAFSA past the deadline. However, the earlier you submit
the sooner we can add applicable need-based aid to your financial aid package.
March 2 (priority deadline) for Regular Decision applicants and California residents
for Cal Grant consideration.
Transfer students should ensure they are submitting for the correct academic year
and submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.
Financial aid notification timelines for fall 2026
You can view the
most-up-to-date timelines
for financial aid notifications here.
Additional considerations
Chapman University’s FAFSA school code is 001164.
You will need to re-submit your FAFSA every year you expect to continue receiving
financial aid.
When submitting your FAFSA, use an email you will check regularly and continue to
check while in college.
Only U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens are eligible to qualify for federal financial
aid. You can learn more about
FAFSA eligibility here
.
Undocumented students can learn more about
financial resources here
.
How to verify Chapman received your FAFSA
We are not able to confirm receipt of your FAFSA in the Office of Admission, as we
are a need-blind institution.
However, you still should be able to verify your FAFSA has been or will be received
by Chapman by either logging into your FAFSA and confirming that you included 001164
(Chapman's institution code)
or
c
onfirming that Chapman is listed on your copy of the FAFSA after it was processed.
Financing
Financing Your Education
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Notification Timelines
Net Price Calculator
Financial Assistance for Current Students
Contact Admission
Email us:
Email General Admission
Email Transfer Admission
Email International Admission
Call us:
(714) 997-6711
Text us:
(714) 942-5474
Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Follow Us on Social Media
Follow us on social media for tips, news and updates about applying to Chapman University:
Admission Instagram
Admission YouTube
Admission Facebook
Chapman TikTok
Take a Self-Guided Tour
Virtually explore Chapman in this student-led tour through our Orange Campus. You'll
be able to visit classrooms, hang-out spots, our residence life area and much more!
Start the Tour
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