FAFSA Deadline Forum
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cactuarX3
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FAFSA Deadline
Sorry guys, wasn't sure where to post this question. I'm kind of in a bad position where I may have to file my FAFSA a little bit later than the deadline for some of the schools that I'm considering. Is this a huge problem? I've only heard that it delays a little bit their loan offer, but is there any other disadvantage to applying late? Thanks for any feedback!
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horrorbusiness
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Re: FAFSA Deadline
i'm not sure about the consequences for filing a little late. i've read a few times on here that most FA deadlines are "soft".
if you want to give more details on why you can't file maybe we can be of more help. i mean, my parent hadn't finished her taxes for 2011 and i was able to use 2010 as an estimate.. maybe there's a solution so you can file on time?
if you want to give more details on why you can't file maybe we can be of more help. i mean, my parent hadn't finished her taxes for 2011 and i was able to use 2010 as an estimate.. maybe there's a solution so you can file on time?
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cactuarX3
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Re: FAFSA Deadline
Pretty much a combination of working 12 hours a day and general laziness/procrastination during the weekends. I'll probably get it done this weekend...horrorbusiness wrote:i'm not sure about the consequences for filing a little late. i've read a few times on here that most FA deadlines are "soft".
if you want to give more details on why you can't file maybe we can be of more help. i mean, my parent hadn't finished her taxes for 2011 and i was able to use 2010 as an estimate.. maybe there's a solution so you can file on time?
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horrorbusiness
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Re: FAFSA Deadline
well, tbh need-access is like 10x more of a pain than FAFSA, so i'd worry about that one more.. also, i get the impression that FAFSA is more important in determining your eligibility for federal loans, and need-access for your eligiblity for institutional grants, if that at all helps you prioritize.. i was able to do FAFSA in like an hour or two, but maybe that's just because i only had to fill in lots of 0'scactuarX3 wrote:Pretty much a combination of working 12 hours a day and general laziness/procrastination during the weekends. I'll probably get it done this weekend...horrorbusiness wrote:i'm not sure about the consequences for filing a little late. i've read a few times on here that most FA deadlines are "soft".
if you want to give more details on why you can't file maybe we can be of more help. i mean, my parent hadn't finished her taxes for 2011 and i was able to use 2010 as an estimate.. maybe there's a solution so you can file on time?
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cactuarX3
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Re: FAFSA Deadline
Good to know! I've already completed the Need Access and I'm glad to hear the FAFSA is easier. Thanks!
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Samara
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Re: FAFSA Deadline
Yeah, FAFSA is super easy if your taxes are done. You should be able to knock it out pretty quickly.cactuarX3 wrote:Good to know! I've already completed the Need Access and I'm glad to hear the FAFSA is easier. Thanks!
