By David H. N., PhD The CSS Profile is a web portal created by the College Board to help students get non-federal financial aid directly from colleges. While it does not replace the FAFSA, which is meant to help students get financial aid from federal sources, it is worth your while to fill one out. Here is a three-minute summary of the CSS Profile. What Colleges Require It? Mostly private
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the CSS Profile has recently announced that it would allow students to use older tax information to complete the application. Like the FAFSA, the CSS Profile helps students find financial aid for colleges.
Today, the University of Chicago made an announcement about No Barriers, a new program meant to simplify the financial aid process for its students. The program will take effect for students who are entering the University of Chicago in Fall 2015. No Barriers presented several changes to financial aid: No college application fee for families seeking financial aid An increase in National Merit Scholar awards from $2000 to $4000 per
IvyBoost Education will host a series of free seminars about college application and planning from June to December 2013. The upcoming seminar is on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm about financial aid. Parents and students will have the opportunity to understand and discuss cost of attendance, financial aid type, Expected Family Contribution, FAFSA, CSS Profile, Cal Grant and many more interesting and important topics. Please register online or call 510-656-6800
