Early Decision

Early Decision applicants who are applying for financial aid should submit the Financial Aid PROFILE as soon as possible in the fall. The Gettysburg College Code Number for the PROFILE is 2275.

Accepted Early Decision applicants will receive a financial aid decision within two weeks of the admission letter if the PROFILE was filed on a timely basis. Otherwise the financial aid decision will be made as soon as possible after the PROFILE analysis is received by the College.

In addition to the PROFILE, Early Decision applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 and before February 15. The Gettysburg College federal school code for the FAFSA is 003268. If there is not enough space on the FAFSA for all the institutions you have under consideration, other schools can be added after initial processing by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID or by using the FAFSA website.

If you prefer to complete the FAFSA by mail, a paper version can be obtained by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID.  Students may request up to three copies and should receive the FAFSAs in three to seven business days.

The FAFSA and PROFILE should be completed by the parent with whom the student resides (custodial parent). Step-parent income and asset data must be included on the FAFSA and PROFILE.

If the custodial parent or step-parent of applicants for fall admission owns a business or farm, the Business/Farm Supplement must also be completed.

Information from the non-custodial parent is not necessary.

Students who enroll at Gettysburg College are expected to provide copies of the federal tax returns and W-2 forms for themselves and their parents along with a Verification Worksheet. Details will be provided with the Financial Aid Award Notification.

Aid Chart