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What is the difference between the FAFSA and the CSS Profile?

April 26, 2017CSS FAFSA profile

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What is the difference between the FAFSA and the CSS Profile?

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A. The FAFSA is required in order to determine eligibility for federal and state need-based aid. The CSS PROFILE is used to determine eligibility for institutional need-based aid, although this eligibility is currently based off of the FAFSA for continuing undergraduate students (who started at DU prior to Fall 2008.

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The FAFSA is the application you need to complete if you want to see if you’re eligible to receive financial aid. The CSS PROFILE is the application that some private colleges require you to complete in addition to the FAFSA. The CSS PROFILE costs $23 for the first school and $18 for each school thereafter, however the FAFSA is free. Visit the Guidance page on our website and look for the Financial Aid and Scholarships tab for more information.