Does Smith Require the CSS Profile?

Smith requires the CSS Profile for institutional grant aid and uses CSS code 3762. U.S. applicants who miss the pre-admission aid deadlines generally must earn 64 Smith credits before becoming eligible to apply for Smith grant aid, making timely filing especially important.

CSS Profile

Required

Domestic and international first-year applicants seeking Smith institutional grant aid submit the CSS Profile. Eligible domestic applicants also file the FAFSA, while students seeking only federal aid may use the FAFSA without the Profile.

CSS school code

3762

Smith's CSS Profile code is 3762. Use that code to send the form to Smith College.

Published financial aid deadlines

Early Decision INovember 15

Early Decision IIJanuary 6

Regular DecisionJanuary 25

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 parents are divorced, separated, or never married, Smith requires a separate CSS Profile and income records from the noncustodial parent when applicable. The same parent-household requirement extends to translated international tax or employer records.

Documents and next steps

Use Smith CSS code 3762. For 2027–28 aid, submit 2025 parent tax returns, schedules, W-2s, applicable business records, and nonfiler forms through College Board IDOC after filing the Profile. Applicants should also monitor Smith's Net Partner portal for additional documents and status updates.

Official sources for this answer

Smith 2027–28 first-year financial aid instructions (checked September 25, 2026)
Smith international applicant financial aid instructions (checked September 25, 2026)

Common questions

Does Smith require the CSS Profile?

Yes. Smith requires the CSS Profile for institutional grant aid and uses CSS code 3762. U.S. applicants who miss the pre-admission aid deadlines generally must earn 64 Smith credits before becoming eligible to apply for Smith grant aid, making timely filing especially important.

What is Smith's CSS Profile code?

Smith's CSS Profile code is 3762. Use that code to send the form to Smith College.

When is Smith's financial aid deadline?

Early Decision I: November 15; Early Decision II: January 6; Regular Decision: January 25.

Is the FAFSA enough for Smith?

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