What is CSS for Colleges

What is CSS/Financial Aid Profile and how it is helpful and associated with colleges??

The CSS/Financial Aid Profile (CSS PROFILE) is used for the College Scholarship Service Profile. It is an application distributed by the College Board in the United States which permits college students to apply for financial aid.

Application dates:
Fall 2014 or spring 2015 - Available starting October 1, 2013

After filling this form, you can apply online for Scholarship Service/Financial aid from almost 400 colleges

You are Require to gather the below information before completing the application:
Current bank statements
2011 federal income tax return(s)
W-2 forms and other records of money earned in 2012
Records of untaxed income and benefits for 2011 and 2012
Current mortgage information
Records of savings, stocks, bonds, trusts, and other investments
Your noncustodial parent's email address, if applicable
2012 federal income tax return(s), if completed

Here I am uploading the file containing instructions on completing PROFILE

Contact info:

The College Board National Office
45 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023-6917
Phone: 212-713-8000

Washington D.C. Office
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-741-4700

Reston, Virginia Office
11955 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190-5662
Phone: 571-485-3000
Fax: 571-485-3099

Attached Files Available for Download

CSS PROFILE Instructions.pdf (53.2 KB, 17 views)