Prospective Students' Top 5 FAQs


  1. Are there any other aid applications besides the FAFSA and Profile, like an Institutional Application?
  2. When is the deadline for the Profile?  What about IDOC?
  3. How do I submit Profile corrections?
  4. How do I apply for merit scholarships?
  5. My parents are divorced.  How does that affect my aid?


1. Are there any other aid applications besides the FAFSA and Profile?

Nope!  The FAFSA and Profile are the only aid applications, but don't forget to send your tax documentation to IDOC.  The entire financial aid application process, including all requirements, instructions, deadlines, and links to forms, is available here.

 

2. When is the deadline for the Profile?  What about IDOC?

Deadlines depend on whether you're applying Early Decision, Regular Decision, or as a transfer student.  The entire financial aid application process, including all requirements, instructions, deadlines, and links to forms, is available here.

 

3. How do I submit Profile corrections?

Since we verify all financial information with the financial documentation you provide to IDOC, you do not need to submit Profile corrections regarding financial information.  If you need to correct other information, such as family size or number of children in college, you can email us this information and we'll correct it for you.

 

4. How do I apply for merit scholarships?

All admissions applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships.  There is no separate application.  Find out more.

 

5. My parents are divorced.  How does that affect my aid?

For federal financial aid purposes (filling out the FAFSA), the custodial parent and step-parent (if applicable) should complete the FAFSA using their household financial and family information. 

Duke's philosophy is that it is the responsibility of both biological/adoptive parents to support their child's higher education expenses.  Determination of institutional financial aid eligibility is based on the expectation that both parents will contribute to their child's education from their financial resources.  So for institutional (Duke) financial aid puposes, both the custodial parent and non-custodial parent are treated equally.  The custodial parent should complete the CSS Profile.  Once the Profile is completed, you will receive instructions for the Non-custodial Parent (NCP) Profile from College Board.  If you have extreme family circumstances that prohibit one or more of your parents from completing the financial aid application process, please let us know.