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What is Financial Aid?
The Basics
Financial Aid in a Nutshell
Financial aid is a general term that is used for scholarships, grants, loans and work study.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Opens on October 1st
for Seniors
The 2026-27 FAFSA form will be used by the Class of 2026 to apply for federal, state, and school-based financial aid.
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It is important to be aware of deadlines. Many states and individual colleges have their own deadlines for financial aid, with some distributing aid on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please check the websites of the colleges you are interested in.
Filling out the FAFSA Application Form Page -What to know and tips. Click here for more information.
College Board's CSS Profile
Another Type of Financial Aid Application
What is the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile is an online financial aid application that collects information used by nearly 400 college and scholarship programs to award non-federal aid. Some colleges may require the CSS Profile from both biological/adoptive parents in cases of divorce or separation.
Unlike the FAFSA which is FREE, there is a $25 application fee for the CSS Profile. Fee waivers are available if students qualify for an SAT fee waiver, the student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24 or based on parental income and family size. CSS Profile will determine eligibility, no separate form or application will be needed to receive a CSS Profile fee waiver.