Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the
Scholarship Summary:
Williams meets 100 percent of every student’s (US citizens and permanent residents) demonstrated need. The biggest share of financial aid from Williams comes in the form of grants from the college, along with federal and state support.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for financial aid, applicants must;
i. Be for undergraduate study at Williams
ii. Demonstrate significant financial need
Value of Scholarship:
The Williams Financial Aid varies from student to student but it could reach up to the full cost of undergraduate study.
Scholarship Application Guide:
All admitted students are considered for financial aid upon submission of the following;
i. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) {code: 002229} - The FAFSA is a government application that helps Williams determine your need.
- The FAFSA is not an initial requirement for the 2027-2028 academic year, given the uncertainty of the FAFSA Simplification Act application timeline. Williams will reach out to enrolled students with additional requirements.
ii. CSS Profile {code: 3965} - The CSS Profile gives Williams the information needed to calculate your financial need. It's required for any student who wants to be considered for non-federal aid.
The service will be available online 24 to 48 hours after you submit your CSS Profile. Submit the following documentation, using IDOC’s step-by-step process to learn which documents is required and when they’ll need to be submitted.
- 2025 federal tax returns for custodial parents: Include all schedules, statements and W-2 forms.
- If your parents are self-employed or involved in a Corporation, Partnership or S Corporation: Submit 2025 Federal Business Tax Returns, including all schedules and K-1 forms.
- If your parents are divorced, separated or never married:
Complete the noncustodial Parent CSS noncustodial Parent CSS Profile. If you don’t have contact with your noncustodial parent, you can request a Noncustodial Parent Profile.
Submit 2025 Federal Tax Returns for noncustodial parents, including all schedules and W-2 forms. If the noncustodial parent is remarried, the current spouse’s income information is also required.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Williams College Freshman Financial Aid Page.