Application Forms

Financial Aid Application Related Documents

• CSS Profile
  Required online application for institutional need-based aid. Our school code is 5887.
• FAFSA
  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine federal aid eligibility. Applicants should complete the FAFSA only after their federal income tax returns are completed for the current year.
• VTAG
  The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant is granted to Virginia residents attending a Virginia private university.
• Veterans Educational Benefits Request
  Applicants who wish to use Veterans Educational Benefits at Washington and Lee University must notify our office by submitting this form.
• Yellow Ribbon Participation Request
  Applicants who wish to use the Yellow Ribbon Benefit must notify our office by submitting this form.

Tax Return Non-Filers

• 2023 Tax Non-Filer Statement
  Parents/students who are not required to file a federal tax return for the 2023 tax year should submit this non-filer statement in lieu of a tax return for the 2025-26 application.

International Applicants

• W&L International Grant Supplement
  International students applying for W&L need-based grants must submit this form.

Appeals and Special Circumstances

• Notification of Special Circumstances for 2025-26
  Students wanting to submit additional information regarding the family’s ability to contribute to college should submit this form. The Notification of Special Circumstances form is also required of anyone wishing to appeal the current financial aid award.
• Noncustodial Parent Waiver Request for 2025-26
  Applicants who would like to request the waiver of the Non-Custodial Parent PROFILE application should submit this form.