CSS Profile is giving me a headache—how does it really work?

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Hey everyone, I’m feeling totally lost with the CSS Profile. I get that it’s important, but the amount of information they ask for seems a bit much compared to FAFSA! Can someone break down how this process works in simple terms?

Also, do colleges use it mostly for need-based aid? Or could it influence merit scholarships too? I just don’t want to mess anything up!

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