I was wondering if there was a list of the best schools that do not require the css… I know that there is a list of those that do, but i’m still finding it very difficult to find colleges that don’t require the css. Are there any highly selective schools that don’t require the css profile?
If you mean something like “USNWR top 20 national universities”:
Chicago offers the option of using its own supplemental form or the CSS Profile. Does not require non-custodial parent information.
Princeton uses its own supplemental form. Requires non-custodial parent information if your custodial parent has not remarried (its net price calculator gives the details).
Vanderbilt requires the CSS Profile but usually does not require non-custodial parent information.
UCLA does not require the CSS Profile, but gives need-based financial aid only to California residents and those who qualify under AB 540.
In general, you need to check each school’s financial aid web pages.
Are you looking for need based aid? GT only needs it if you are looking for need based aid from GT funds. If you are just looking for merit or Federal aid it is not needed