Does University of Washington Require the CSS Profile?
The University of Washington does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA or, if you are an eligible undocumented or other select applicant, WASFA by January 15 for priority consideration.
CSS Profile
Not usedStudents eligible to complete the FAFSA use it to apply for University of Washington aid. Undocumented students and other select applicants who are not FAFSA-eligible may submit the Washington Application for State Financial Aid instead. The same federal code covers Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma.
CSS school code
NoneUniversity of Washington has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) directly to University of Washington instead.
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?
Dependent FAFSA applicants include parent contributor information, and each required contributor uses an FSA ID. The university directs undocumented and other select applicants to WASFA instead; it does not require a second parent household to submit a separate CSS Profile.
Documents and next steps
Use University of Washington FAFSA code 003798 for the Seattle, Bothell, or Tacoma campus. Check UW email and MyUW regularly for an electronic aid offer or a request for supporting documents, and respond promptly because the university may pause review until every requested item arrives.
Official sources for this answer
- University of Washington applying for aid (checked August 2, 2026)
- University of Washington financial aid application process (checked August 2, 2026)
Common questions
Does University of Washington require the CSS Profile?
No. The University of Washington does not require the CSS Profile and has no CSS Profile code. File the FAFSA or, if you are an eligible undocumented or other select applicant, WASFA by January 15 for priority consideration.
What is University of Washington's CSS Profile code?
University of Washington has no CSS Profile code because it does not use the form. Submit the FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) directly to University of Washington instead.
When is University of Washington's financial aid deadline?
FAFSA priority consideration: January 15; WASFA priority consideration: January 15.
Is the FAFSA enough for University of Washington?
No. Eligible U.S. students file the FAFSA for federal aid, while University of Washington uses the FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) for its own aid. Neither application replaces the other.
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.