Financial Aid

-FAFSA (Application opens on 10/1)

Who is my parent on the FAFSA?

If you need to report parent information, here are some guidelines to help you (FAFSA, 2020):

I-If your legal parents (your biological and/or adoptive parents, or parents as determined by the state [e.g., a parent listed on your birth certificate]) are married to each other, answer the questions about both of them, regardless of whether your parents are of the same or opposite sex.
II-If your legal parents are not married to each other and live together, answer the questions about both of them, regardless of whether your parents are of the same or opposite sex.
III-If your legal parent is widowed or was never married, answer the questions about that parent.

-CSS Profile

Watch this video slideshow, to gain a better understanding of the CSS Profile.

Which schools require the CSS Profile?

For a full list of participating schools, CLICK HERE

How do I create my CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile is created through the College Board website.

To start your CSS profile, you will need your (and if applicable, your parent(s)') 2024 Federal Tax returns (and all schedules), W-2 forms, other records of current year income, records of untaxed income and benefits, assets, and bank statements. 

What does the CSS Profile cost?

The CSS Profile does cost money to submit. The first application report is $25, and each report (school) thereafter is $16. 

Helpful Tips and Resources

• Highlights – Tour our CSS Profile Overview

• Documents at the ready – You will need your most recently completed tax returns, W-2 forms and other records of current year income, records of untaxed income and benefits, assets and bank statements.

• User Account – If you have a College Board account, sign in using the same credentials. This will save you time and help us apply fee waivers you received to your CSS Profile application.

• Save and Return – You do not need to complete the entire application at one time.

• Deadlines – To make sure your application will be considered on time, submit your CSS Profile by midnight Eastern Time of your earliest priority filing date.

Instructions and Help

• CSS Profile Student Guide – get the basics on how to complete your CSS Profile application

• Tutorial – View our CSS Profile Tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

• Reporting Parents on the CSS Profile - A guide to reporting parents on the CSS Profile