The Catholic University of America will close for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, November 26th, and reopen Monday, December 1st, 2025.

Thank you for letting us serve all of your financial aid needs over the last year. We look forward to assisting you upon our return.

 

Our team is available by phone, email, video, and in person. Schedule an appointment, call us, or visit us at your convenience. Appointments are not required; walk-ins are welcome. 

Learn more about the FAFSA.

Our office does not collect or review the CSS Profile.

FAFSA School Code: 001437

Phone: 202-319-5307
Toll-Free: 888-635-7788
Fax: 202-319-5573

Email: financial-aid@cua.edu
Document Submission: All documents should now be uploaded in the Cardinal Students Financial Aid tile.  Learn more about uploading documents.

Mailing Address:
Student Financial Assistance
620 Michigan Avenue NE
Father O'Connell Hall, Suite M300
Washington, DC 20064

  • Cardinal Station Login Help

    When you are admitted to the University, you receive an email with your Cardinal Credentials (username and ID number) and a temporary password. This password expires after 13 days if you do not change it.  If your password has expired you can set a new one at password.catholic.edu using your username and ID number.

    Undergraduate Students: If you need to set a Cardinal Credentials password and do not know your username or ID number, please Contact Your Admission Counselor.

    Graduate students should contact the Office of Graduate Admission.

    If you have problems changing your Cardinal Credentials password, please open a support case at techsupport.cua.edu.