Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Stanford
If you are a Finalist who ranked Stanford, your National College Match application will be sent to Stanford, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please review the FAQ for Stanford applicants or reach out to the school directly.
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Stanford University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Stanford University on October 18, and Stanford may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Stanford will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Stanford. |
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Stanford Supplement to the QuestBridge Application |
After your QuestBridge Application has been received, Stanford will email you instructions on how to access your Stanford portal and complete the required supplement. |
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(Optional) Test Scores
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For the 2023-24 application period, Stanford will review applications with or without test scores, leaving the decision in the hands of the applicant. If you would like to submit ACT or SAT test scores, please self-report them in the application. If you are admitted and choose to enroll, and you self-reported ACT or SAT scores, official score reports will be required. Visit Stanford's Standardized Testing page for more information. |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 4704 |
Required for all applicants. Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type. Please visit Stanford’s Frequently Asked Questions, specifically the "Applicants for Undergraduate Admission" Questions #6 and #7, for more information about how to fill out forms if your parents are divorced or separated, or if you do not have contact with your non-custodial parent. If you are undocumented:
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
After you have submitted your CSS Profile, you will receive an email from College Scholarship Service (CSS) with instructions for completing the IDOC process. Please visit Stanford’s Frequently Asked Questions for more information about IDOC and submitting tax documents. |
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SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December) |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 001305 |
The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Stanford by February 15. US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.
If you are undocumented:
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Regular Decision |
Applications from Finalists who rank Stanford and but do not match to a binding college will automatically be considered in Stanford's Regular Decision round. You can report any new accomplishments or life changes through the QuestBridge Optional Update Form, due January 5. Stanford Admissions will email you in early December with instructions on how to submit this form. Stanford Admissions will also look forward to receiving your midyear transcript, which is due on or before February 15. |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Stanford on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 10. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Stanford (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Stanford University Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Stanford on December 13 and Stanford may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Stanford applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Stanford.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Stanford as detailed in the table below.
indicates a required material
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Finalists who ranked Stanford and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Stanford |
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Stanford Supplement to the QuestBridge Application |
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After your QuestBridge Application has been received, Stanford will email you instructions on how to access your Stanford portal and complete the required supplement. |
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QuestBridge Update Form (Optional) |
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QuestBridge Midyear Report |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 4704 |
Only if new scores to report |
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Finalists who ranked Stanford and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Stanford |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 001305 |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens If you are undocumented, follow the instructions for Undocumented Students applying for financial aid. |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 4704 |
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If you are undocumented, follow the instructions for Undocumented Students applying for financial aid. |
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
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Contact Information
Contact Information (regarding Questbridge applications and general questions):
Email: questbridgeinfo@stanford.edu
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Office of Financial Aid
More information about applying to Stanford
More information about applying for financial aid at Stanford
Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):
Submit official transcripts by email or fax to:
Stanford University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Email: credentials@stanford.edu
Fax: (650) 723-6050
Upload or mail federal income tax returns to:
1. Financial Aid Office: Secure Document Upload
2. Stanford University
Financial Aid Office
Montag Hall
355 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6106
Please allow at least three business days for processing of all documents. If you encounter technical issues with the document upload, send an email to financialaid@stanford.edu and someone will get back to you within 48 hours.