Hobart and William Smith Colleges

To get an idea of your eligibility to receive financial aid at HWS, you can request an early financial read through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

When an offer of financial assistance is made, all available funds will be considered as we work to help meet your demonstrated need. This includes federal, state and institutional resources from scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

1. Send an email to your Hobart and William Smith Admissions Counselor to request an early estimate of financial aid eligibility. Please attach a current high school transcript for review. Find your admissions counselor here or call us anytime at (315) 781-3622.

2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online and designate HWS as a recipient using school code 002731. Students who indicate their natural parents are divorced, separated or were never married must have their non-custodial parent complete the Noncustodial PROFILE (NCP). If applicable, please provide your non-custodial parent with your 7-digit CSS ID, which is generated upon completion of your CSS Profile, so they may complete and submit the NCP.

WHAT HWS WILL DO

When we have received both your high school transcript and your completed FAFSA, we will send a letter including an estimated aid package based on the current academic year.

Please note: Results of Early Financial Aid Reads are for planning purposes only and do not constitute an offer of financial aid or admission by Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Should a student decide to apply to HWS they will need to apply for financial aid at that time using the FAFSA for the then current year. Early Financial Aid Reads will not be processed for students who have already applied to the Colleges.