College Financial Aid – Comparing the Federal and College Board Financial Aid Applications
Unless you’re very wealthy, when you apply for college you need to explore financial aid opportunities. But the process can seem confusing, and before you seek the assistance of your college financial aid advisor you should know how the system works.
Two of the terms you will hear are “FAFSA” and “CSS Profile.” Both are applications that you fill out with your financial and personal information. The information is used by the college to help determine how much financial aid you will receive. But what’s the difference? Do you have to submit both?