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The standard financial aid application uses two years prior tax returns to calculate aid eligibility.
If you are applying for the 2022/2023 year, please submit tax returns and documents for 2020.
If you are applying for the 2023/2024 year, please submit tax returns and documents for 2021.
Undocumented Students Residing in the U.S.
Signed copies of Parents' Federal Income Tax Return, including all schedules and W-2 forms. Please be sure that the student's name and Dartmouth ID (if applicable) appear at the top of each page submitted. If no income tax return will be filed, this should be certified in writing by completing the non-filing form for the appropriate year.
Canadian Residents
Signed copies of all pages and schedules of Parents' T1 General Tax Forms. If you file a U.S. tax return in addition to a Canadian return, both must be submitted. Please be sure that the student's name and Dartmouth ID (if applicable) appear at the top of each page submitted. Submit information to the Financial Aid Office.
International Residents
Signed copies of all pages of your Parents' Income Tax Statement for your country of residence should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. If your parents file separately, please send a copy of each parent's tax return. Tax returns must be in English. You may translate these documents. Please be sure the student's name appear at the top of each page. Submit the information to the Financial Aid Office via email, fax, or postal mail.
If your parents do not file tax forms, then you may submit a statement from their employer verifying their annual income for the appropriate tax year. This statement must be in English. You may translate it.