<p>I'm sure there's a more suitableplace for the question on CC, but those of you hashing about SLU seem to be such a genteel and knowledgeable bunch....</p>
<p>This is a newbie question.</p>
<p>If my son applies to College X in, say Sept but we don't get our FAFSA numbers until several months later (Jan), how do they prepare the financial aid package? I thought FAFSA was a key part of their calculations.</p>
<p>I’m not 100% sure about this because I’m something of a newbie myself, but I don’t believe they will prepare a financial aid package until the FAFSA numbers are in.</p>
<p>What you will find out about with your acceptance, is merit aid (scholarships) that don’t rely on FAFSA.</p>
<p>Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.</p>
<p>jklm, you are correct.</p>
<p>Complete your FAFSA as soon after January 1st as possible.</p>
<p>beastman – General topics like this get a whole lot more views and answers on the Parents’ Thread.</p>