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Resource Center Custodial and Non-custodial Parents on the CSS Profile
Custodial and Non-custodial Parents on the CSS Profile
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Resource Center Custodial and Non-custodial Parents on the CSS Profile

Custodial and Non-custodial Parents on the CSS Profile

Custodial and Non-custodial Parents on the CSS Profile

One of the biggest differences between the FAFSA and the CSS Profile pertains to how divorced or separated parents complete the forms. Unlike the FAFSA, often both the custodial and noncustodial parent will need to submit a CSS Profile. We explain the details here.