Will your student be required to complete the CSS Profile? Do you have any idea what the CSS profile is??

The CSS Profile is the “other” financial aid application. Most parents are somewhat familiar with the FAFSA even if they have not yet filed, but very few families know about the CSS profile. Although more colleges are beginning to use the profile, there are still only about 300 institutions that do. CSS profile stands for College Scholarship Service Profile. The CSS profile is meant to paint a clearer picture of your family’s overall financial situation to help colleges obtain a more accurate determination of your student’s eligibility for financial aid including scholarships. If your student has colleges on their list that will require the CSS Profile, this information will be important for you. Each year the CSS profile gives access to billions of dollars to undergraduate students.