Does Hamilton Require the CSS Profile?
Hamilton requires the CSS Profile for domestic and international need-based aid applicants and uses CSS code 2286. International students have a separate admission requirement too: all must submit Hamilton's Certification of Finances whether or not they request aid.
CSS Profile
RequiredU.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking Hamilton need-based aid submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA. International aid applicants submit the Profile, while every international admission applicant also completes Hamilton's Certification of Finances.
CSS school code
2286Hamilton's CSS Profile code is 2286. Use that code to send the form to Hamilton College.
Published financial aid deadlines
These are the school's currently published 2027–28 dates. A late or updated application cycle can use different dates, so confirm the deadline shown in your applicant portal.
Which parent files?
Hamilton expects financial materials from both parent households when parents are divorced, separated, or never married. Its personalized checklist identifies the required records, and a long-term no-contact situation may support a noncustodial contribution waiver.
Documents and next steps
Use Hamilton CSS code 2286. After the Profile is submitted, College Board emails instructions for IDOC, which Hamilton uses for tax information and other supporting records. Hamilton contacts the student if its review finds that materials are incomplete or more information is needed.
Official sources for this answer
- Hamilton 2027–28 prospective-student aid requirements (checked August 2, 2026)
- Hamilton financial aid FAQs and application codes (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does Hamilton require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Hamilton requires the CSS Profile for domestic and international need-based aid applicants and uses CSS code 2286. International students have a separate admission requirement too: all must submit Hamilton's Certification of Finances whether or not they request aid.
What is Hamilton's CSS Profile code?
Hamilton's CSS Profile code is 2286. Use that code to send the form to Hamilton College.
When is Hamilton's financial aid deadline?
QuestBridge: November 2, 2026; Spring transfer: November 5, 2026; Early Decision I: November 19, 2026; Early Decision II and Regular Decision: January 15, 2027; Fall transfer: April 1, 2027.
Is the FAFSA enough for Hamilton?
Not for Hamilton's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Hamilton 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.