How to Apply for Financial Aid

 

Students interested in applying for need-based financial aid at Whitman College must complete and submit two applications. 

The CSS Profile is the most important application students need to submit for Whitman need-based scholarship.  To register and submit the application you go online to www.collegeboard.com.  Be sure and complete both steps.  Whitman's code for Profile is 4951.

The deadlines for completing the CSS Profile are:

Early Decision I	November 15
Early Decision II	January 5
Regular Decision	February 1

(Returning Students   April 15)

 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the second form that needs to be completed.  You cannot complete this form until after January 1.  Students who are applying Early Decision in November must wait until January 1 to complete this form.  For all incoming students this needs to be completed no later that February 1.  For returning students the form needs to be completed by April 15.  Whitman's code for the FAFSA is 003803.

If you are only interested in Achievement-based (merit) scholarships you do not need to complete either form to be considered for this.  The Admission Office will automatically let you know if you have received an achievement-based scholarship.