Should I submit my CSS profile to UMD?
Hello, I want to go to UMD but I’m not eligible to do FAFSA since I count as an international student (I live in Maryland though. I can live here cuz of my dads work visa). I know UMD does not require css profile, but should I submit it since I can’t fill out the FAFSA form?
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Yes, if UMD requires the CSS Profile for financial aid consideration, you should submit it.
Since you're classified as an international student and can't complete the FAFSA, submitting the CSS Profile can be a good alternative, even if the University of Maryland (UMD) doesn't require it. While UMD may not require the CSS Profile for all students, it could still be helpful in providing the school with a more complete picture of your family's financial situation, especially since you're ineligible for federal financial aid.
Additionally, reach out to UMD's financial aid office to ask about other options available to international students. Many universities offer institutional aid, scholarships, or grants for which you may still be eligible, even without FAFSA.
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