<p>I'm an older, non-traditional student. I got an email requesting that I fill out the CSS profile, but because I'm independent, file my taxes as an independent, complete the fafsa as an independent, etc.. I don't think I should have to fill out the parental information on this form.</p>
<p>Is there any way to avoid it?</p>
<p>Not unless you meet one of the definitions for independence. Are you over 24? </p>
<p>Contact the school and find out if you have to fill out the parent section; perhaps they just want you to fill out the student section.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m over 24.</p>
<p>I’ll call again tomorrow.</p>
<p>There is the regular Profile and the Noncustodial Profile. Maybe the Noncustodial is the one you are supposed to fill out. I would definitely check with the school to be sure.</p>