<p>So, I finished my FAFSA last week and my EFC was 0. After speaking with my GC, I was told that I also need to submit a CSS profile for 3 of the colleges I applied to. Im currently in the process of finishing it. So, maybe tonight I'll have it finished.</p>
<p>But, anyways, a few questions:</p>
<p>First, assuming I submit my CSS profile by tonight, will it be too late? All 3 of the schools that I applied to which require it have a priority deadline date of 3/1. But it seems like I read somewhere that the CSS profile needs to be submitted two weeks in advance to make a deadline.</p>
<p>Also, 2 of the schools require the Non-Custodial Parent's information. Well, I rarely ever speak to my Dad and when I spoke to him about filling it out, he asked if he could do it next week. What should I do? This would be after the 3/1 deadline. </p>
<p>And, finally, with an EFC of 0, about how much aid should I be able to receive? I'm from NC and the schools I've applied and been accepted to are: UNC Chapel Hill, UNC-W, UNC-Charlotte, Gardner Webb, and Tusculum. I also applied to Duke and Columbia, but I won't hear back from them til late March/early April.</p>
<p>Sorry for posting a million questions. Any input would be greatly appreciated! :)</p>
<p>Just get the CSS Profile in as soon as possible, and as far ahead of the deadline as you can. I don’t think the processing delay at the CollegeBoard will be any issue at all. As for your dad and the non-custodial form, just ask him to do it as soon as possible. Again, if your Profile app is in on time and your dad’s NCP form is delayed by just few days, I wouldn’t worry about that – but you can call the colleges and get confirmation just to be sure.</p>
<p>Since you don’t speak to your dad very often…</p>
<p>I would not consider going to any school that requires his info. You’re going to have to ask him to do this every year. If he refuses at some future point, that will be a problem because a school won’t process your FA package without his info…</p>
<p>If his income is going to cause a “family contribution,” then will he pay? If not, that’s going to be a problem.</p>
<p>However, if your dad is low income and has low assets and he will fill out the paperwork each year, then you’re probably ok.</p>
<p>allenj5793, you should definitely get your FA applications in to all your colleges. Don’t start calculating now about if your dad will fill out forms, if he will pay, how much he might pay. Just get your apps in, encourage him to get the NCP form in, and then see what your options are. Don’t eliminate anything from consideration before you’ve played it out.</p>