CSS PROFILE

WHAT is the CSS Profile?

An online application that collects information used by nearly 400 colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal aid.

WHEN do students complete the CSS Profile?

As early as October 1, 2018. Students should submit no later than 2 weeks before the earliest priority filing dates specified by the colleges.

WHO completes the CSS Profile?

Check the colleges' website to determine if they require the CSS Profile.

List of participating colleges: https://profile.collegeboard.org/profile/ppi/participatingInstitutions.aspx

HOW do students complete the CSS Profile?

Submit application at https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00231

Does the CSS Profile cost money?

Initial application fee $25 (Fee waivers may be granted to domestic students who are first time college applicants and who have used an SAT fee waiver, have ab income of $45,000, or less, or are an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24).