2006 FAFSA/Profile

Paying for College
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>Does anyone have any advice/knowledge on how to complete a CSS Profile or FAFSA if you are still lacking your parents' tax returns? To make a long story short, my dad's business declared bankruptcy and "it's going to be awhile" before we get our 2005 tax returns.</p>

<p>I've heard about estimating figures, etc, but don't know if this is acceptable practice.</p>

<p>Also, I am applying to USC and they need our 2005 tax returns - I suppose simply typing up a cover letter explaining the circumstances and sending in the 2004 returns would be acceptable?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>You can fill out FAFSA using estimates. You don't need the real thing yet. You will need to update the FAFSA when the taxes are complete</p>

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<p>Call your school(s) and ask.
Our son's schools would accept estimates on FAFSA and even Profile though they prefer the actual numbers.
Don't miss the deadlines!</p>

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<p>Estamate. Meet the deadline. Then make the corrections online later.</p>