What is the primary distinction between the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile?

A FAFSA is for federal aid only, while the CSS Profile is used by some private institutions for institutional aid.

B FAFSA collects parent income, while the CSS Profile only considers student income.

C FAFSA is required for merit scholarships, while the CSS Profile is for need-based grants.

D FAFSA is only for state universities, and the CSS Profile is for out-of-state universities.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

FAFSA determines eligibility for federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study. The CSS Profile is used by many private colleges to award their own institutional need-based aid, often requiring more detailed financial information.

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The correct answer to the question "What is the primary distinction between the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile?" is Option A: FAFSA is for federal aid only, while the CSS Profile is used by some private institutions for institutional aid..

The other options — B) FAFSA collects parent income, while the CSS Profile only considers student income., C) FAFSA is required for merit scholarships, while the CSS Profile is for need-based grants., D) FAFSA is only for state universities, and the CSS Profile is for out-of-state universities. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: FAFSA determines eligibility for federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study. The CSS Profile is used by many private colleges to award their own institutional need-based aid, often …

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What is the primary distinction between the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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