What is the CSS Profile?

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Which schools require the CSS Profile?

For a full list of participating schools, CLICK HERE!

The CSS Profile is through the College Board.

To start your CSS profile, you will need the following documents:

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The CSS Profile does cost money to submit. The first application report is $25, and each report (school) thereafter is $16.

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Think you might qualify for a fee waiver? Check below to see if you're eligible for one:

Highlights – Tour our CSS Profile Overview
Documents at the ready – You will need your most recently completed tax returns, W-2 forms and other records of current year income, records of untaxed income and benefits, assets and bank statements.
User Account – If you have a College Board account, sign in using the same credentials (.pdf/258KB). This will save you time and help us apply fee waivers you received to your CSS Profile application.
Save and Return – You do not need to complete the entire application at one time.
Deadlines – To make sure your application will be considered on time, submit your CSS Profile by midnight Eastern Time of your earliest priority filing date.

CSS Profile Student Guide – get the basics on how to complete your CSS Profile application (.pdf/77KB).
Tutorial – View our CSS Profile Tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Reporting Parents on the CSS Profile - A guide to reporting parents on the CSS Profile.
Contact Us – Chat live or speak by phone to one of our representatives. Agents are ready to assist you Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.