Smith College meets 100% of the full documented financial need of every admitted student who applies for aid by the published deadlines, including non-U.S. citizens. Its undergraduate institutional aid packages are loan-free, replacing loans with grants. International students receiving need-based aid also receive a health grant covering the College’s health-insurance cost. Admission for international aid applicants is highly competitive, and the award varies with family circumstances.
Smith College financial aid 2027: quick facts
| Study level | Undergraduate first-year admission |
|---|---|
| Eligible international applicants | Non-U.S. citizens who satisfy Smith’s admission eligibility policy |
| Funding promise | 100% of documented financial need for admitted students who apply on time |
| Loan policy | Institutional undergraduate need-based packages are loan-free |
| Health insurance | Health grant provided to aided international students |
| Admission deadlines | November 15, 2026; January 5 or January 15, 2027 |
| Aid deadlines | November 15, 2026; January 6 or January 25, 2027 |
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
| Application fee | Not stated on the current official first-year page; confirm inside the chosen application platform |
| Deadline cutoff/time zone | Not stated on the official pages |
What does Smith’s funding cover?
Smith calculates documented need as the difference between its cost-of-attendance budget and the family contribution it determines from financial records. The budget includes tuition, fees, housing and food, plus standard allowances for books, supplies, personal expenses and travel.
Smith grants do not need to be repaid. International students with need-based aid also receive a health grant for Smith’s health-insurance plan. Student employment may appear in the award and represents an opportunity to earn money; earnings that are not earned are not replaced with other aid.
Who can apply?
- International first-year applicants seeking fall 2027 admission.
- Applicants who request institutional financial aid before admission and meet the applicable deadline.
- Applicants eligible under Smith’s admission policy: Smith considers applicants who self-identify as women, including cis, trans and nonbinary women.
- Students who can provide the CSS Profile and required family-income documentation.
International students who do not apply for aid before admission are not eligible for Smith institutional aid later.
Admission and aid deadlines
| Plan | Admission deadline | International aid deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| Early Decision II | January 5, 2027 | January 6, 2027 |
| Regular Decision | January 15, 2027 | January 25, 2027 |
Early Decision is binding, although Smith states that an aid applicant whose award does not make attendance possible may decline the offer and be released from the commitment. No universal submission cutoff time or time zone is stated.
Required admission documents
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Secondary School Report and official high-school transcript
- Counselor recommendation
- Two teacher evaluations
- Midyear report
- Early Decision Agreement for ED I or ED II
- English-proficiency evidence where required
Financial-aid documents for international students
- 2027–28 CSS Profile using Smith College code 3762
- Noncustodial-parent CSS Profile, when applicable
- Signed 2025 parent tax returns, translated where necessary
- If a parent is not required to file tax returns: Smith’s International Parent Non-Filer Form and a translated employer income statement
- Any additional records requested through IDOC or Smith’s Net Partner portal
Smith provides a CSS Profile fee-waiver request route for families for whom the fee would cause significant hardship. Documents submitted through Net Partner should be PDFs.
Testing and English requirements
SAT and ACT scores are optional for domestic and international applicants. International citizens whose first language is not English, or who did not attend an English-medium school, generally must submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test results.
Smith lists exemptions for applicants whose first language is English, who completed their secondary education in English, who studied in English in the United States for at least two years, or who completed an English-taught IB Diploma or A-level curriculum.
How to apply
- Confirm that you meet Smith’s applicant eligibility policy.
- Select ED I, ED II or Regular Decision.
- Submit the Common Application or Coalition Application with the required school documents.
- Indicate that you are applying for financial aid before admission.
- Submit the CSS Profile using code 3762.
- Upload translated parent tax or non-filer documents through IDOC or Net Partner.
- Submit English-proficiency results unless an exemption applies.
- Monitor both admission and aid portals until every item is marked received.
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Important cautions
- The programme meets documented need; it is not an automatic full scholarship for every admitted student.
- Smith assesses financial circumstances and determines the family contribution.
- International admission with aid is highly competitive.
- Cost increases not covered by future grant increases remain the family’s responsibility.
- Outside aid can reduce the student-employment component and may later reduce the Smith Grant.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith College fully fund international students?
Smith meets 100% of documented need for admitted international students who apply for aid by the deadline. The final grant amount depends on Smith’s calculation of family contribution.
Are Smith aid packages loan-free?
Yes. Smith says its undergraduate institutional need-based packages eliminate loans and replace them with grants.
Does the award cover health insurance?
International students receiving need-based aid receive a health grant covering Smith’s health-insurance cost.
Is there a separate scholarship application?
No separate need-based scholarship application is listed. Applicants request aid and submit the CSS Profile plus supporting income documents.
Can international students request aid after admission?
No. International applicants who do not apply for aid before admission are not eligible for institutional aid later.
Official sources
- International financial aid, forms and 2027–28 deadlines
- First-year admission requirements and deadlines
- Testing and English-proficiency policy
Related opportunities
- Connecticut College Financial Aid 2027
- Vassar College Financial Aid 2027
- Bates College Financial Aid 2027
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