Applying for Aid
Requirements and Deadlines
To apply for aid, you will need to complete the following required forms:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — An online application provided by the U.S. Department of Education
- Graduate Student Loan Application — Stanford’s online institutional application
FAFSA |
2026–2027 FAFSA — Complete online with Stanford's school code 001305. |
Graduate Student Loan Application |
Graduate Loan Application 2026–2027 (Choose "Upcoming Academic Year" when asked which year) |
Priority Filing Deadline |
Six weeks before the first day of the quarter(s) for which you wish to borrow loans. |
FAFSA |
2025–2026 FAFSA — Complete online with Stanford's school code 001305, if you have not already done so earlier in the year. |
Graduate Student Loan Application |
Graduate Loan Application—Summer 2026 |
Priority Filing Deadline |
June 1, 2026 |
FAFSA |
2025–2026 FAFSA — Complete online with Stanford's school code 001305. |
Graduate Student Loan Application |
Graduate Loan Application 2025–2026 (Choose "Current Academic Year" when asked which year) |
Priority Filing Deadline |
Six weeks before the first day of the quarter(s) for which you wish to borrow loans. |
You can expect to receive notification of availability of a financial aid notification at your Stanford email address within 6 to 8 weeks of completing all application requirements. You can track your status and award information on Axess .
STEP Students
STEP students, whose program begins in summer quarter, have a special application form. See our STEP student section for more information.
Updated on April 1, 2026 8:19 AM
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