How To Answer Parent Details Questions For CSS Profile®
Here's how to correctly enter your parent information details for the CSS Profile®, including contact information, and basic tax return information.
Parent Details
You need to enter the basic details about your parents, including their date of birth and contact information.
How To Answer These Questions
Enter the information about each parent, one at a time. This includes their date of birth and contact information.
Can I Skip These Questions?
No, they are required.
Parent Tax Return Details
Select what best describes your parent's tax filing status. Even if your parents don't file a U.S. tax return, they're still required to provide this information from the country they live in.
How To Answer These Questions
- Select the appropriate tax filing status: Completed, Estimated (But Will File), Not Filed and Not Required To File
Can I Skip These Questions?
No, they are required.
Parent Tax Return Type
Finally, select the type of tax return they filed.
How To Answer These Questions
- Select the appropriate tax return type: U.S Tax Return (Form 1040), Canadian Tax Return, U.S. Territory Tax Return, or other Non-U.S. Tax Return.
Can I Skip These Questions?
No, they are required.
2026-27 CSS Profile Questions Step-By-Step
Find answers to the other CSS Profile questions here:
General Information
Parent Income Information
Household Information
Parent Expenses And Assets
Student Financial Information
Special Circumstances
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