The CSS Profile is used to determine aid from the college or university. The form opens Oct. 1 each year ... Beyond that, students have to contact recipient schools directly.

But there’s another financial aid form you may also need to fill out: the College Scholarship Service Profile, or CSS Profile. While anyone who wants to be eligible for federal student loans and ...

Non-federal financial aid, including the CSS Profile, helps US students cover college costs beyond federal aid like FAFSA. The CSS Profile, used by around 270 institutions, captures detailed ...