Does Babson Require the CSS Profile?
Babson requires the CSS Profile for institutional need-based funding and uses CSS code 3075. Its process has a separate April 1 verification deadline, requires both parent households when they live apart, and uses the same Profile for its selective international need-based scholarships.
CSS Profile
RequiredDomestic applicants seeking Babson need-based grants and scholarships submit the CSS Profile and, when eligible, the FAFSA. International applicants submit the Profile without the FAFSA when applying for Babson's need-based Global Scholars Program or Canadian Scholarship.
CSS school code
3075Babson's CSS Profile code is 3075. Use that code to send the form to Babson College.
Published financial aid deadlines
These are the school's currently published 2026–27 dates. A late or updated application cycle can use different dates, so confirm the deadline shown in your applicant portal.
Which parent files?
When parents are separated or divorced, the student and custodial parent complete Household A and give College Board the noncustodial parent's email for Household B. Babson expects both parents to file but accepts a documented noncustodial-parent waiver request through IDOC.
Documents and next steps
Use Babson CSS code 3075. By April 1, upload the signed 2024 parent and student federal returns, schedules, parent W-2s or 1099s, and applicable business or farm return through IDOC. College Board opens IDOC access after receiving the Profile.
Official sources for this answer
- Babson undergraduate financial aid application steps (checked August 2, 2026)
- Babson international student aid instructions (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Babson require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Babson requires the CSS Profile for institutional need-based funding and uses CSS code 3075. Its process has a separate April 1 verification deadline, requires both parent households when they live apart, and uses the same Profile for its selective international need-based scholarships.
What is Babson's CSS Profile code?
Babson's CSS Profile code is 3075. Use that code to send the form to Babson College.
When is Babson's financial aid deadline?
Early Decision I and Early Action: November 15, 2025; Early Decision II and Regular Decision: February 1, 2026; Fall transfer: April 1, 2026; Spring transfer: November 1, 2026; IDOC verification documents: April 1.
Is the FAFSA enough for Babson?
Not for Babson's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Babson uses the CSS Profile separately to evaluate its own need-based funding.
Estimate the rest of your aid
The CSS Profile does not tell you what federal aid you may receive. Estimate that separately, then compare the result with each college's net price and your outside scholarship options.