<p>On the CSS-Profile, questions PE-130 thru PE-145 ask about tuition expenses for private schools (K-12) for dependent children other than the student. Does anyone know which colleges actually consider these expenses? And how are they used; specifically how and by how much would they affect a family's EFC? (e.g. does a $10,000 high school tuition bill reduce the family's EFC by $1,000) And finally, what are the colleges' reasons for considering private school tuition?</p>
<p>anyone? no complaints or defense of the practice?</p>
<p>I believe it’s generally considered a lifestyle choice, and that it’s therefore not usually considered.</p>
<p>schools that use CSS take into consideration (or Not) all that extra info in any way they want. you would have to address your question to the specific school(s)</p>
<p>If you say you pay private school tuition of 10K/year you will definitely not be assessed to have an EFC of less than 10K since they know you are able to pay 10K for school. However if you have been paying those fees you are likely in an economic situation where this doesn’t make any difference.</p>