What is the CSS PROFILE? - The College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile determines your eligibility for non-governmental financial aid, such as the college’s own grants, loans and scholarships. - When you register for the CSS Profile, you will need the PROFILE code of the school or program to which you are applying. You can find a worksheet for this at www.finaid.org/fafsa/cssprofile.phtml. You can register for the CSS PROFILE online at www.collegeboard.org
Do all schools require me to fill out a CSS Profile? No! Please check this list to see if the colleges you plan on applying to require you to fill out a CSS Profile. Also, if you are required to fill one out, make sure you are aware of the filing deadline for EACH school.
Register for the CSS Profile. Go online, with your same documents used for FAFSA at hand, and complete the CSS Profile with a parent/ guardian.
Make a list of deadlines. Be sure you are aware of each CSS Profile deadline for colleges.
Complete the Profile and print a copy for your records.
If you are an ED applicant, Profile is due the same day as application. Some EA schools may also require this, it is your responsibility to be aware of all requires material!