Currently Enrolled Students

Financial aid at Bates is renewable for up to four years, provided that financial aid application forms are submitted on time, the student’s family continues to demonstrate eligibility according to institutional standards and the student meets prescribed academic progress standards. Families applying for renewal of Bates financial aid must complete the CSS Profile and FAFSA and provide copies of family income tax returns and other materials annually by May 1.

Requirements for Domestic Applicants
  • 2025-26 CSS Profile — The CSS Profile must be completed by you and your parents (custodial and noncustodial) if you are requesting institutional financial aid from Bates. You do not need to complete the Profile if you are requesting only federal financial aid. Our Profile school code is 3076.
  • 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns and W-2 Forms — You and your parents (custodial and noncustodial) must submit copies of 2023 tax returns with all schedules and W-2 forms to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). If you or your parents did not file a 2023 income tax return, please complete a Non-Tax Filer Statement available on IDOC.
  • Corporations and/or Partnerships: If your parents own an interest in a business corporation, submit a copy of the corporate tax return and/or a copy of IRS Form 1120S, Schedule K-1. If your parents have income from a partnership, submit a copy of the partnership tax return and/or a copy of IRS Form 1165, Schedule K-1. These materials can be submitted through IDOC.
  • 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — The FAFSA is required of all applicants requesting Bates or federal financial aid who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Our federal school code is 002036.
Requirements for Canadian Citizens
  • 2025-26 CSS Profile — The CSS Profile must be completed by your parents (custodial and noncustodial) if you are requesting institutional financial aid from Bates. Our Profile school code is 3076.
  • 2023 Canadian Income Tax Returns and T4 Forms — You and your parents (custodial and noncustodial) must submit copies of 2023 income tax returns with all schedules and T4 forms to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). If you or your parents did not file a 2023 income tax return, please complete a Non-Tax Filer Statement available on IDOC.
Requirements for Continuing International Students

Continuing students currently receiving need-based financial aid from Bates are eligible for automatic renewal of their aid and will not need to submit an updated application for 2025-26.

Continuing students requesting need-based financial aid for the first time must complete and submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA) to Student Financial Services by May 1.

Currently enrolled students will receive information regarding their financial aid eligibility in June if their financial aid application is complete.

Students who apply but are not eligible for need-based financial aid at the time of admission may reapply for financial aid each year.

Please note that the FAFSA is the only application required for students seeking only federal financial aid.