Does Middlebury Require the CSS Profile?

Middlebury requires the CSS Profile for its need-based college funding and uses CSS code 3526. Its 2027–28 calendar publishes separate dates for QuestBridge, Posse, both early plans, regular decision, and transfers.

CSS Profile

Required

Prospective undergraduates seeking Middlebury need-based funding submit the CSS Profile. U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens also file the FAFSA, while federal-only applicants can use the FAFSA without the Profile.

CSS school code

3526

Middlebury's CSS Profile code is 3526. Use that code to send the form to Middlebury College.

Published financial aid deadlines

QuestBridgeNovember 1, 2026
Early Decision INovember 15, 2026
Posse ScholarDecember 1, 2026
Early Decision IIJanuary 3, 2027
Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Fall transferMarch 1, 2027

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?

When a student's parents are divorced, separated, or never married, Middlebury requires both biological parents to complete separate CSS Profiles. The two parents use separate accounts and cannot view each other's responses.

Documents and next steps

Use Middlebury CSS code 3526. After the Profile is processed, applicants use IDOC for requested 2025 tax returns, W-2s, business records, nonfiler statements, and translated Canadian or international income documents.

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Common questions

Does Middlebury require the CSS Profile?

Yes. Middlebury requires the CSS Profile for its need-based college funding and uses CSS code 3526. Its 2027–28 calendar publishes separate dates for QuestBridge, Posse, both early plans, regular decision, and transfers.

What is Middlebury's CSS Profile code?

Middlebury's CSS Profile code is 3526. Use that code to send the form to Middlebury College.

When is Middlebury's financial aid deadline?

QuestBridge: November 1, 2026; Early Decision I: November 15, 2026; Posse Scholar: December 1, 2026; Early Decision II: January 3, 2027; Regular Decision: February 1, 2027; Fall transfer: March 1, 2027.

Is the FAFSA enough for Middlebury?

Not for Middlebury's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Middlebury 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.

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