Should we fill out FAFSA and/or CSS if we are only seeking true merit aid?

Thanks, but I think I will be in the same camp where it is clear about never getting a cent. It just seems like if you don’t fill it out, you should be relegated to pure merit aid only and not be shut out altogether. I feel it is informationally intrusive if I am taking the position of being okay if I am shut out of any need based aid whatsoever. Just give me what you would give for pure merit only. Perhaps those that require it do have a need based component to their “merit” aid; in which case, we are likely to get nothing anyway.