Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Applying for Financial Aid

Funding your professional education requires careful planning. We are here to help you through the process. Once you learn the basics, you can make the most of the funding available to you. We encourage you to start early.

Application Process

Prospective D.V.M. Students - Application Deadline is February 3, 2025

Complete requirements 1 – 5 below to apply for both federal student aid and Cummings School institutional financial aid.

1. 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

  • Cummings School FAFSA Code is E00362

2. Cummings School Application Portal Requirements

  • Provide Social Security Number
  • Electronic Consent Form
  • Supplemental Questions

Students applying for federal student aid only (loans and work study), do not need to complete requirements 3 – 5 or provide parent information.

Only students applying for Cummings School institutional aid (need-based grants), must complete the additional three requirements.

3. 2025-2026 CSS Profile (https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org) – School Code is 7676

  • Parent information is required from both parents
  • CSS Non-Custodial Parent Profile – to be completed by your second parent if your parents are divorced/separated or not married. 
  • Applicants should review the Cummings School Parent Information Requirement & Exceptions and contact the Financial Aid Office to request the appropriate form for documenting special circumstances.

4. Student’s 2023 Federal Tax Return including W2 Forms & Tax Schedules

5. Parent(s) 2023 Federal Tax Return including W2 Forms & Tax Schedules

Please Note: Institutional financial need and grant eligibility in subsequent years of enrollment will be based on your first-year need assessment. If your family’s income has changed significantly since 2023, or if special circumstances exist, you should provide updated information and documentation to the Financial Aid Office so we may accurately assess your need. 

Applicants who do not qualify for institutional aid first-year, or do not apply for institutional aid, may not be considered for institutional aid in future years unless a substantial change in circumstances has occurred.