Federal Student Aid
Duquesne uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to award financial
aid. Complete the FAFSA online (DU school code 003258).
Please note this change for divorced or separated parents for 2024-2025: The parent who provided the most financial support to the student will need to provide their information. Previously, the parent who the student lived with the most provided their information. Learn more about contributors and additional FAFSA changes.
State and Federal Grants
Starting with the 2024-2025 academic year, students no longer need to start a separate application for the PA State Grant. Instead, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will send your information to Pennsylvania's new GrantUs system when you submit the FAFSA. You will receive an email from NoReply@grantus.pheaa.org to the address you provided on the FAFSA about your next steps to complete the application for the PA State Grant.
Apply or update your PA State Grant for the academic year and be sure to list Duquesne University as your first choice so your PA State Grant information will be sent directly to Duquesne. Pennsylvania residents will be required to complete the State Grant Status Notice.
Duquesne's matching grant award
CSS Profile
The CSS Profile provides a more complete understanding of a family’s financial picture when awarding institutional need-based aid. Duquesne's CSS code is 2196 (cssprofile.collegeboard.org/). Families are encouraged to submit this in addition to the FAFSA in order to be considered for other University scholarships and grants. There is a fee to create a profile, but you may be eligible for the fee waiver.
Undergraduate students living in the U.S. may submit CSS Profile for free if:
- Family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000
- The student qualified for an SAT fee waiver
- The student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24
