Great question! You will still be eligible for federal student loans as long as you submit the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is only required for institutional aid (grants or scholarships from the school), not federal aid. So, even if you choose not to submit the CSS Profile, you’ll still be able to receive federal loans. However, some schools may package federal loans along with their institutional aid, so you may need to reach out to the financial aid office at each college to confirm how they handle that.
We also offer presentations on loans in the summer. You can check them out here: College Confidential Monthly Fin Aid & Scholarship Webinar Series.