Location a factor for financial aid?

Gardna
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:59:42 +0000

If it is gathering financial information, would it be able to show a school that uses it why a student’s family might need more aid than the FAFSA shows?



Yes, actually. Some philosophers might even argue that this is the point of using both forms. The only problem with that kind of thinking is that some people might assume that the CSS Profile will be kinder to them to the FAFSA, or that the CSS Profile colleges will provide them with more aid even if the school decides that their need is higher. Often times, you and the school will both agree that you need X amount of aid, but they’ll give you some federal loans and then mutely point you towards the Sallie Mae website to figure out how to get the rest.