<p>I have found list of CSS profile schools on CB website. Are there schools that are either FAFSA OR CSS schools meaning they will accept either FAFSA or Profile? or if it is not FAFSA only school then it is CSS school? </p>
<p>WHEN do I file the PROFILE? You may file the
PROFILE as early as Oct. 1, 2013. However, you should
file no later than two weeks before the EARLIEST priority
filing date specified by your colleges or programs.</p>
<p>Where do you find earliest priority filing for regular decision? </p>
<p>Can you register at CB and start inputting information and you only pay when you submit CSS profile?</p>
<p>First of all…you should be checking EACH of the websites for the colleges you are applying to for their financial aid application requirements. You will find both required submissions and the deadlines for these for each school. And yes, they will vary wildly from school to school.</p>
<p>The very vast majority of colleges require the FAFSA. Only a small handful do not. So…you can expect that you will need to,complete the FAFSA ASAP after January 1 of your senior year in high school.</p>
<p>There are about 300 schools that ALSO require the Profile. If you are applying EA or ED, you may find a priority deadline that is November of your senior year in high school. For regular decision, get it done in time to meet your colleges’ deadlines.</p>
<p>In addition, some schools use their own financial aid application form. Again…check for this on the college websites…and send by the deadline.</p>
<p>Some schools also require copies of tax returns and other supporting information. This varies by college.</p>
<p>So…what colleges are you applying to? Look at EACH website to find out what that college requires for financial aid application forms…and thenDEADLINES. Do NOT miss these deadlines.</p>
<p>In any event, your parents should plan to complete their taxes ASAP after February 1 of your senior year in high school. Once your taxes are complete, it is easier to complete these forms.</p>
<p>You do not get to choose the FAFSA or Profile. If your school requires the Profile, your application for institutional need based aid will not be processed until it is sent. Like I said…the FAFSA is required almost everywhere.</p>
<p>Thanks Thumper</p>
<p>Can you register at CB and start inputting information and you only pay when you submit CSS profile?</p>
<p>Can you register at CB and start inputting information and you only pay when you submit CSS profile?</p>
<p>Yes, that’s how it works.</p>