<p>Is it true that we don't need to fill out the CSS form and that we can use the FAFSA form to apply for financial aid from colleges?</p>
<p>Depends on the school. Some require only the FAFSA, some require FAFSA and CSS. Search each school's web site.</p>
<p>CSS is necessary only for those schools that require it. If a school does require it then you will get no aid from them if you do not fill it out. If a school does not require it then there is no point in filling it out. You must check with each of your schools to see if they require it or not.</p>
<p>My school required it and I had to fill it out before Dec 1. I did ED so it was very early for me.</p>