Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a bind. I’ve heard the CSS Profile is super important for financial aid, but I can't wrap my head around how it actually works. I mean, FAFSA seems pretty straightforward, but the CSS Profile asks for so many extra details!
Can someone break it down for me? Do schools mainly use it for their own financial aid packages, or does it play a role in determining merit scholarships too? Any advice or experience would be super helpful!