CSS Profile require parent info for 27 year old independent?

privateID
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:51:39 +0000

My child is 27 years old, has been out of school for 5 years with various jobs, and has been an independent living in a different state. He is considering going to graduate school. He’s in the process of filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile. It’s been a while since I filled out those forms. For the CSS Profile he is being asked to provide all my information (tax info, asset info, social security number, etc). A part of me questions whether this is necessary. My son says it is but I thought I’d tap this community to understand further. I know I could refuse, but if it helps in some way I of course want to do it.

Anyone have any thoughts?