CSS Profile require parent info for 27 year old independent?

Mwfan1921
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:30:52 +0000

Policies will vary by school, but yes, some CSS profile schools can and do require parental financials for non-traditional students. Their money, their rules. Your S can reach out to the financial aid office of each CSS Profile school on his list and ask if they will require parent financials.

For FAFSA, your S will be considered independent because they are older than 24 (and looks like a grad student).

@kelsmom?