Williams meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need. Once you choose Williams, we want the rest to be easy—including our financial aid process. You'll find plenty of information below to help. Start with the list of forms, then at the bottom of this page choose the supplementary guides that fit your circumstances.
Questions? Contact the Student Financial Services team. We'll work with you and your family to make your education affordable.
Financial Aid Application Deadlines
| Early Decision | November 15, 2024 |
| Regular Decision | January 6, 2025 |
| Transfer | March 1, 2025 |
Financial Aid application requirements for US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The CSS Profile
https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org (use code 3965)
The CSS Profile gives Williams the information we need to calculate your financial need. It's required for any student who wants to be considered for non-federal aid.
- If the CSS Profile fee poses a financial hardship, a fee waiver can be requested here.
- Please note: If either parent is remarried, the current spouse’s information is also required.
Documentation
Submit the following documentation to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). IDOC makes it easier for you to gather required financial documents and share them with Williams. Use IDOC’s step-by-step process to learn which documents we require and when they'll need to be submitted. The service will be available online 24 to 48 hours after you submit your CSS Profile.
2025-2026 verification statement
Download the fillable form from the IDOC website, print, complete, and physically sign it before uploading to IDOC or complete the fillable form from IDOC according to the instructions and sign it electronically.
2023 federal tax returns for the student
Include all schedules and W-2 forms. If you didn't file 2023 taxes, submit a 2023 Non-Tax Filer’s Statement, which can be found on the IDOC website.
2023 federal tax returns for custodial parents
Include all schedules, statements and W-2 forms.
Questions? Contact Student Financial Services. We'll work with you and your family to make your education affordable.