The CSS Profile

During the financial aid process, you may be asked to submit the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA in order for colleges to better understand your family’s financial situation. In this panel discussion, admissions and financial aid counselors from Coalition member schools will share tips to help you complete the CSS Profile.

Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Carleton College and Wake Forest University.

Additional resources:
Financial Aid Glossary 👉 https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess...
Applying for financial aid Q&A 👉 https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess...

0:00 The CSS Profile Intro
1:13 The Coalition for College
4:02 Panelist introductions
7:40 Who should fill out the CSS Profile?
10:08 What is the CSS Profile?
15:40 Filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile
17:23 Optional questions
20:28 What's needed to complete the CSS Profile?
24:00 CSS Profile walkthrough
46:58 Non-custodial parent
47:40 Mixed status families
50:40 Significant changes and special circumstances
53:40 Undocumented students
54:45 Can students access parent financial information?
55:30 Students without access to financial information
58:10 Last words of advice