In addition to the FAFSA, some colleges and universities have their own financial aid application. This is called an institutional form. If the school requires it, make sure it is completed by the deadline. Refer to the school's website for information regarding their institutional form and deadline.

This form is a supplemental form and is not meant to be a substitute for the FAFSA.

You may wonder why all the different types of financial aid forms: FAFSA, CSS Profile, and various Institutional (school-specific) forms. Each form's method of calculating a family's financial position is different. One form may take into consideration a regional cost-of-living, another form may not. We are aware of the differences and by looking at your overall family financial picture, we can make recommendations.