<p>My problem is that I cannot afford to send them.
I know I can send 6 for free, but then I am applying to a lot of private colleges and I just don't have the money for it.
I was wondering if I can just send a copy of the CSS Profile or a copy of my parents income taxes from 2006 and 2005. Seriously, I don't have an additonal $16 for each score report; I'm really dirt-poor.
Do you think that is acceptable?</p>
<p>Nope, because the CSS profile is a clearing house for the schools that require it. They take all of the information and send it electronically to the schools.</p>
<p>If you already cannot send the profile, then you may seriously need to consider streamling your list since there is also a limit on the # of application fee waivers (4), and score report fee waivers you can receive from the college board.</p>
<p>well the thing is..
im tryin to apply to a lot of need-based schools.
and they give out a lot of aid.
so i was hoping you know?</p>
<p>That's wonderful and it is a good thing. However, because there are limits to the amount of "free" stuff you will be given. </p>
<p>In the long run, you can only go as far as your money can take you. </p>
<p>If you cannot afford to pay the profile fees or you are operating within limited financial contraints, then you will have to look at schools that do not require the profile, schools that are waive their application fees, schools that do not require test scores, and places where you stand a good chance of receiving merit aid.</p>
<p>ok i know people have been asking how to get the fee waivers for the profile,but i still don't get it. </p>
<p>if you get it online by filling out the profile, how does that work??
does it waive it automatically when you submit the profile or something?
any why is everyone saying the fee is 18 each additional school and 8 reg. fee? my bill when i tried to submit it online said 9 for reg. fee and 16 each school.</p>
<p>While I don't know the answer to your question, I can tell you that you can contact profile support and ask them. </p>
<p>People with the answer are a phone call away: 305-829-9793. There is also support via e-mail: <a href="mailto:help@cssprofile.org">help@cssprofile.org</a></p>
<p>When you file the profile, the college board determines if you are eligible for a fee waiver and at then they will waive the fee on line when you submit your informaiton. If your family reported net assets of more than $ 30,960, then you were not eligible for the fee waiver.</p>
<p>according to the college board:</p>
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<p>The PROFILE service provides fee waivers to students who do not have the means to pay for the application. In an effort to reach as many qualifying students as possible, the PROFILE fee waiver process is fully automated based on the family and financial information contained in the application. Automation allowed the College Board to double the number of students receiving the fee waiver.</p>
<p>Please note important information about the 2008-2009 PROFILE fee waiver program:</p>
<p>• The PROFILE fee waiver program uses the USDA reduced price lunch income
guidelines, based on the CSS Institutional Methodology (IM) definition of total
parent income. This means that parental income includes both taxable and
untaxed income, with the exception of the Earned Income Credit. More
information about current Reduced Price Lunch Income guidelines may be found</p>
<p>at Home</a> Page.</p>
<p>• Parent assets are included in the fee waiver eligibility assessment. </p>
<p>Dependent students whose parents report net assets in the excess of $ 30,960 are not eligible for the fee waiver.</p>
<p>• The fee waiver covers the initial application and 6 total school reports.</p>
<p>• There is no payment required until the application is submitted. When students reach the Submission page, they will be notified of their charges or their eligibility for a fee waiver. Students may pay for PROFILE using a credit card, debit card, or an online check.</p>
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<p>thanks you soo much. that was extremely helpful =)</p>
<p>where are you applying? On another thread you indicated CMU, NYU, and George Washington and I did not think they were particularly known for lots of aid...</p>
<p>me? not me. must be someone else.
i'm doing ursinus, lehigh, upenn, swarthmore, haverford, bryn mawr</p>
<p>sorry no I meant the OP</p>