The FAFSA is now open. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, maximize FAFSA and scholarship/merit opportunities, and get the ...

It’s the season for would-be college students and their families try to figure out how to pay tuition bills. On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, went live. The FAFSA ...

The CSS Profile, managed by the College Board, helps students access institutional financial aid beyond federal support.

This financial aid form is the key to non-federal aid at some colleges Reviewed by Charlene Rhinehart Reviewed by Charlene Rhinehart The CSS Profile is a financial aid application used by nearly 270 ...

In addition to the FAFSA, applicants seeking financial aid will now complete the CSS Profile, including questions about home value and 401(k) balances.

Families making up to $100,000 a year will no longer have to pay for the CSS Profile, an online form applicants must use to apply for institutional aid at scores of high-profile colleges. The College ...

The CSS Profile is an additional student aid application beyond the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required at hundreds of private and public schools to be considered for ...

Estimate your expected family contribution (EFC) toward the cost of college in two simple steps, and learn how the college financial aid system works using this straight-forward guide that explains: ...