Graduate Students

FAFSA Code: 003613

Apply for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () for the upcoming year as soon as possible after it becomes available on October 1.

What are the deadlines for graduate students?

  • Incoming Freshman: February 15
  • Incoming Transfers: April 15
  • Returning Students: April 15

Only undergraduate students need to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA.

  • Apply each year that you wish to receive aid.
  • Read the directions carefully. Do not skip items you do not understand. For help, contact Federal Student Aid at call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or the SMU Mane Desk at manedesk@smu.edu or (214) 768-5555.
  • Use your to sign the FAFSA and provide consent to retrieve income information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via the Direct Data Exchange process.