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Do state schools use CSS Profile?

Do state schools use CSS Profile?

CSS Profile Schools Only certain schools require the CSS Profile to be considered for need-based financial aid. While many are private institutions, some are public schools. Here are a few examples of schools that accept or require the CSS Profile: American University (DC)

Do all schools require the CSS Profile?

When it comes to financial aid forms, there tends to be much more confusion surrounding the CSS Profile than the FAFSA. First of all, the CSS Profile is longer. But not only that, not all schools require the CSS Profile.

Which schools dont require CSS Profile?

CSS Profile schools and programs that don’t require non-custodial information

School Name State
Drexel University PA
Elon University NC
Emerson College MA
George Washington U: Law S DC

Is CSS Profile mandatory?

You need to file a CSS Profile only if you are looking for aid from one of the organizations or colleges on this list. The College Board will waive the fees for low-income, U.S.-based students who are applying to college for the first time. The CSS Profile requires much more financial information than the FAFSA.

What are the colleges that use the CSS Profile?

List of Schools that Use the CSS Profile. To get you started, here’s a list of schools that use the CSS Profile to award financial aid. American University. Amherst College. Bard College. Bates College. Baylor University. Bennington College. Bentley University.

How does the CSS Profile work for Baylor University?

The Profile form is administered by the College Scholarship Service (CSS), a division of the College Board. Baylor uses the CSS Profile to determine financial need for the university’s need-based grant and scholarship programs. The extra information provided by the CSS Profile helps us to more fully understand your family circumstances.

What do you need to know about the CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile helps colleges to determine your financial need and award you with a financial aid package that can make college both affordable and accessible. The CSS Profile asks for much of the same information as the FAFSA, including tax returns, W-2s, bank statements, and other records of income.

Is the CSS Profile the same as the FAFSA?

Like the FAFSA, the CSS Profile is an online financial aid form used for college. The CSS Profile is used mostly by private colleges to award institutional aid. Compared to the FAFSA, the CSS Profile is more detailed and requires more time and effort. Applicants must submit the CSS Profile by their schools’ specified deadlines.