Prospective Students

Students who expressed interest in applying for financial aid when completing their application for admission can view a personalized checklist on the Yale Admissions Status Portal. Applicants should check the portal regularly, as new required documents may be added during the review process.

For the 2025-26 Academic Year, Yale requires 2023 income documentation. 

Common Checklist Requirements For:

• U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
• International Citizens (Including Canadians)

Common Checklist Requirements for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

The following requirements may be included on your financial aid checklist depending on your family’s circumstances: 

• CSS Profile (Yale College’s Code: 3987)
• FAFSA(Yale College’s Code: 001426)
• Parent and Student Tax Returns (Form 1040)
• Parent and Student Non-Tax Filer’s Statement
• Parent and Student W-2(s)
• Form 1040 Schedules 1, 2, 3
• Form 1040 Schedules A, B, C, D, E, F
• Business Tax Return Form 1065, 1120-S or 1120
• Form 1065 Schedule K-1
• Noncustodial Parent Requirements

After completing the CSS profile, please submit all requirements via Yale’s preferred submission method, IDOC.

Common Checklist Requirements for International Citizens (Including Canadians)

• CSS Profile (Yale College’s Code: 3987)
• Parent and Student Income Documentation
  • If a tax return was filed, submit all applicable tax documentation. 
    • If tax returns are not in English, please provide an English translation. The translation may be unofficial, and figures do not need to be converted to U.S. dollars.
  • If a tax return was not filed,  submit documentation of income, such as a letter from your employer.

After completing the CSS profile application, please submit all requirements via Yale’s preferred submission method, IDOC.