<p>If i filed a fafsa is Brown supposed to include a federal aspect to the financial aid award?</p>
<p>FAFSA and CSS Profile are used together to determine what your family’s EFC (estimated family contribution) is. Brown then takes our predicted total costs and subtracts your EFC. If you qualify, you’ll then receive a combination of grant money and subsidized federal loans alongside work-study that will cover the entirety of the remaining cost.</p>
<p>Do you need both, or can I just do CSS? I know nothing about this.</p>
<p>You must fill out both forms, however, CSS is a one time form whereas FAFSA is updated each year.</p>