CSS Profile require parent info for 27 year old independent?

kelsmom
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:38:46 +0000

He would be eligible for federal aid with just the FAFSA. However, if the school requires Profile in order to be considered for institutional aid, he would not be considered for aid from the school without filing that form. Federal aid at the grad level is very limited (loans that are capped based on program), so if there’s any possibility of augmenting that with institutional aid, filing the Profile is wise.