In simplest terms, the CSS Profile form is an additional requirement for many private schools when applying for financial aid. The CSS Profile administered by the College Board is required by about 400 colleges and universities to determine aid eligibility for non-government financial aid. Click here to see if your school requires a CSS Profile and be sure to check the school’s deadline.
CSS Profile - What is that and why do I need to know about it?
Oct 24, 2019 1:15:00 PM
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, Parents and College Planning, Applying for Aid
8 Need to Know FAFSA Facts
Oct 10, 2019 1:30:00 PM
It's time to start applying for financial aid for college. Which means, FAFSA season is here and can be overwhelming to many. So, let’s break this down into the basic need to know facts one-by-one.
Topics: College Financial Aid, Parents and College Planning, FAFSA
Filing the FAFSA Application
Oct 1, 2019 3:19:00 PM
FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA! If you are applying to college next year, you have likely heard way too much of this acronym. The FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is your gateway to college financial aid. You may be sick of hearing about it, but now is the time to put the FAFSA to work in your favor.
Topics: College Financial Aid
Introducing RISLA's Knowledge for College Scholarships
Oct 1, 2019 11:57:12 AM
Did you know that nationally unused grant and aid money averages $________ per year? (Answer at end of post)
A. Over $1 Million
B. Over $50 Million
C. Over $2 Billion
Topics: Scholarships, College Planning, Parents and College Planning, News