Certain colleges and universities require an additional financial aid application called the CSS Profile. This application is similar to the FAFSA but much simpler and generally faster to complete. First, check to ensure that the universities you're applying to require the CSS Profile. In North Carolina, participating schools include the following. If you are not applying to any of these schools, you do not need to complete the CSS Profile!You will only complete the FAFSA.
UNC-Chapel Hill
Duke
Elon
Davidson
Wake Forest
If you are applying to one of the participating schools, you will complete CSS Profile and FAFSA. Follow the instructions below for instructions about completing the CSS Profile.