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While both are used for financial aid, the CSS Profile typically differs from the FAFSA in that it is?

A Exclusively for federal aid, while FAFSA is for institutional aid.
B Required by a smaller number of mostly private institutions to award institutional aid.
C Only for students applying for merit-based scholarships.
D Submitted after a student has been accepted to a college.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The CSS Profile, administered by College Board, is typically required by a select group of primarily private colleges and universities to award their own institutional aid, while FAFSA is for federal aid at most institutions.

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