Should I even Bother?

[thumper1]

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<p>Do some colleges require that you have a CSS profile on file in order to get merit aid, or is it just for need based aid?>></p>
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<p>Yes. Some colleges require that the FAFSA and if required by the school the Profile be completed for any kind of aid including merit aid. You need to check with each college to determine if this applies or not.</p>