Students can specify which colleges they want to receive their CSS Profile. There is no limit to the number of schools a ...

The CSS Profile is a financial aid application for school-based aid like scholarships and grants. You’ll still need to complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal and state financial aid. Unlike ...

Some schools use the CSS Profile to determine their own aid. Getting it wrong can cost a lot of money.

Families should consult the financial aid offices of the institutions they are applying to for specific guidance on completing the CSS Profile or how a retirement plan may be treated by the college.