Each year CSS Profile unlocks access to millions of institutional financial aid dollars. This is not part of the FAFSA (federal application)

The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating school is available online. Some schools may also require divorced or separated parents to complete separate applications. 

Most students complete the application in their senior year of high school starting on October 1. Schools may have different deadlines - be sure to check with each school you are applying to. The CSS Profile may only be submitted through the sign on link available at cssprofile.org. Learn more about submitting your application on our Complete the Application page.