How To Answer Special Circumstances Questions For CSS Profile®
Here's how to correctly enter any special circumstances information for the CSS Profile®.
Special Circumstances
The CSS profile allows you to share special circumstances of additional information that may have an ongoing impact to your family.
How To Answer These Questions
Select the appropriate box and enter the information. When you select any of the special circumstances, a text box will appear and you can enter a detailed explanation. This is your time to share specific details and numbers that could explain your financial situation better.
The information you enter will be provided to all the colleges you send the CSS Profile to.
The colleges may request additional information based on your answers. If requested, this will be done via the IDOC portal.
Do any of the following apply:
- Change in Employment
- Exceptional medical or dental expenses
- Eldercare of financial support of other family members
- Non-recurring income or expenses
- Other
- None
Can I Skip These Questions?
Select "None" if none apply.
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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