CSS Profile ??? (Student Loan/Asset Protection)

<p>1) There is a question on the profile about how much the parents have paid in student loans this past year and how much they plan to pay next year . . . does anyone know how this information is used? If it reduces Family Contribution, I'm wondering if I should pay more over the next four years on my loans rather than making higher mortgage payments.</p>

<p>2) I found a table for FAFSA asset protection and can see the allowance given my husband's age. Is there such a thing for the Profile schools? Also, do the Profile schools all use the 5% rule for everything over the protection allowance.</p>

<p>This, of course, only applies if he's admitted to one of these schools! TIA!</p>

<p>Profile schools all have different formulas for computing need based aid. I would strongly suggest you use the net price calculators on the college websites to get an estimate of your costs and possible (note…possible, not absolute) aid.</p>