It is important that you submit the required application forms on time to guarantee consideration for all financial aid available to Bowdoin students, including grants, student employment and loans. Conversely, missing deadlines may limit the amount of aid Bowdoin can provide.
| Forms | Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Regular Decision | Transfer Students | Continuing Students | |
| Step 1 | 2013-2014 CSS PROFILE Code:3089
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11/15/2012 | 1/1/2013 | 2/15/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 |
| Step 2 | Noncustodial PROFILE (if applicable)
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11/15/2012 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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1/1/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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2/15/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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3/1/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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Not Required |
| Step 3 | 2013-2014 FAFSA Code 002038
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4/15/2013 |
4/15/2013 |
4/15/2013 |
4/15/2013 |
4/15/2013 |
| Step 4 | US Income Tax* - 2011 (Send directly to Student Aid Office)
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11/15/2012 |
1/1/2013 |
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| Step 5 | US Income Tax** IDOC |
4/1/2013 (Request sent directly to student from the College Board in early 2013)
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4/1/2013 (Request sent directly to student from the College Board in early 2013)
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4/1/2013 (Request sent directly to student from the College Board in early 2013)
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4/1/2013 (Request sent directly to student from the College Board in early 2013)
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4/15/2013 (Request sent directly to student from the College Board in early 2013)
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* Early Decision candidates whose parents complete a business tax return (Schedules C, E, F, Form 1065, Form 1120 S, or Form 1120) are required to submit a complete copy of their 2011 U.S. Income Tax directly to the Student Aid Office
** In February, the College Board , through their IDOC service , will send the student instructions on completing 2012 U.S. Income Tax requirements
| Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Regular Decision | Transfer Students | Continuing Students | ||
| Step 1 | 2013-2014 CSS PROFILE Apply online: School Code 3089
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11/15/2012 | 1/1/2013 | 2/15/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 |
| Step 2 | Noncustodial PROFILE (if applicable)
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11/15/2012 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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1/1/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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2/15/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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3/1/2013 Application link sent to student after PROFILE registration
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Not Required |
| Step 3 | Income Tax 2012* |
4/1/2013 Upon Request
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4/1/2013 Upon Request
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4/1/2013 Upon Request
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4/1/2013 Upon Request
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4/15/2013 Upon Request
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* Parent/student taxes upon request only