CSS Profile Guide
Here is our guide which helps you prepare for and complete the CSS Profile financial aid application. This provides answers to common questions and a few things you should be aware of regarding the CSS Profile application.
What is the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile, or the College Scholarships Service Profile if you want to get official, is a form produced by the College Board. It’s a requirement of many private colleges.
Which Schools Require the CSS Profile?
Learn how to determine which schools require you to submit the CSS Profile application.
Discover the CSS Profile school list >>
Do You Need to Complete the CSS Profile?
Not everyone needs to complete the CSS Profile. Some won’t be required due to the schools they are applying to. For others, the application will be a waste of time.
Learn if You Should Complete the CSS Profile >>
How to Prepare for the CSS Profile?
We examine the information you should have ready to begin the CSS Profile application and when you should start gathering it to prepare for the financial aid form.
Preparing for the CSS Profile >>
When Does the CSS Profile Open?
This article will help you determine when you can begin filling out the CSS Profile application.
When Can I Start the CSS Profile? >>
What is the Deadline to Submit the CSS Profile?
It’s also important to know when you will be required to submit the CSS Profile. We look at common deadlines and how you can identify when your CSS Profile is due.
Should You Report Retirement Assets?
We examine how to report retirement assets on your CSS Profile application.
How to Report Retirement Information >>
What Happens After I Submit the CSS Profile?
Once you have submitted the CSS Profile, your work may not be done. Here are some things to look out for after submitting the CSS Profile.
What to Do After Submitting the CSS Profile >>
What is College Board’s IDOC?
Let’s look at College Board’s IDOC and what it means for families.
How to Complete IDOC
Within days of completing the CSS Profile students are notified if they have IDOC requirements. Here’s a closer look at completing the requirements of IDOC
Schools That Don’t Require Non-Custodial CSS Profile
Many CSS Profile schools require two applications for families of divorce, one from the custodial parent and another from the non-custodial. Find out why it can be beneficial for divorced families to identify schools that don’t require non-custodial information.
Identifying Schools That Don’t Require the Non-Custodial Form >>