Does Washington and Lee Require the CSS Profile?
Washington and Lee requires the 2027–28 CSS Profile for university need-based grants and uses CSS code 5887. Domestic applicants send 2025 tax records directly to W&L instead of IDOC. International first-year applicants have a separate Regular Decision aid deadline and can request a CSS fee waiver through the portal by their admission-round deadline.
CSS Profile
Domestic first-year and transfer applicants seeking Washington and Lee need-based grants submit the CSS Profile, 2025 family tax records, and FAFSA. Federal-only applicants may file the FAFSA alone. International first-year applicants seeking an International Grant submit the CSS Profile by their admission-round aid deadline or request a Profile fee waiver in their applicant portal by that deadline; an admitted waiver requester submits the Profile within one week of the decision.
CSS school code
Washington and Lee's CSS Profile code is 5887. Use that code to send the form to Washington and Lee University.
Published financial aid deadlines
Which parent files?
When parents are divorced, separated, or unmarried, Washington and Lee requires a CSS Profile for both parent households. The noncustodial parent's 2025 federal tax return is also part of the domestic institutional-grant application.
Documents and next steps
Use Washington and Lee CSS code 5887 and FAFSA code 003768. Domestic applicants upload 2025 parent federal returns, all schedules, W-2s, 1099s, applicable business returns and K-1s, or the W&L Non-Tax Filer Statement through W&L's own uploader. W&L does not participate in IDOC and rejects documents sent by email or fax. International applicants monitor the portal's Financial Aid Checklist and use electronic upload for requested documents.
Official sources for this answer
- Washington and Lee 2027–28 domestic aid application steps (checked September 26, 2026)
- Washington and Lee international student aid (checked September 26, 2026)
Common questions
Does Washington and Lee require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Washington and Lee requires the 2027–28 CSS Profile for university need-based grants and uses CSS code 5887. Domestic applicants send 2025 tax records directly to W&L instead of IDOC. International first-year applicants have a separate Regular Decision aid deadline and can request a CSS fee waiver through the portal by their admission-round deadline.
What is Washington and Lee's CSS Profile code?
Washington and Lee's CSS Profile code is 5887. Use that code to send the form to Washington and Lee University.
When is Washington and Lee's financial aid deadline?
Domestic Early Decision I: December 1, 2026; Domestic Early Decision II: January 15, 2027; Domestic Regular Decision: February 15, 2027; Domestic transfer: March 15, 2027; International Early Decision I: December 1, 2026; International Early Decision II: January 15, 2027; International Regular Decision: February 1, 2027.
Is the FAFSA enough for Washington and Lee?
Not for Washington and Lee's institutional aid. Eligible students should file the FAFSA for federal aid, but Washington and Lee 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.