Quick question regarding the CSS profile.
My sister attends a private high school whose tuition is x. My grandparents covered the tuition, not my parents. Therefore, my answer to question FM-135A (How much did your parents pay for this person’s education) is 0. Is it ok if I just specify in the “Explanations/Special Circumstances” that my grandparents covered the tuition? Also, will they need any sort of documentation of this? Lastly, if anyone can answer this, how will this affect me? Thanks!
I think you answered it well. Most likely it will have no impact on you. There is a small segment of schools that might consider tuition for HS in developing a financial aid package. If that were coming from your parents it might increase your aid at those schools.
I would also suggest that in your explanation, you specify how much x, the tuition amount was, and whether or not your parents expect to pay this themselves for however many more years, or if grandparents will again cover it. Typically the more information you can provide, the better picture the fin aid officers have, so you improve your chances of getting the most appropriate package.