<p>A few of the schools my D expressed interest in have sent us some info. Included is "Part 1" of the application process and they urge us to "get started". Okay.. fine. But they ask about FAFSA info. My D is a HS senior on Sept. Do I need to fill out the FAFSA now? Can you fill it out and submit it with "early action" stuff? I thought I could not submit it until Jan. 1...</p>
<p>What are they asking? You are correct -- you can't do the FAFSA until Jan. 1 -- and I've never seen a college application ask for anything other than whether or not you intend to apply for financial aid. I don't know what sort of "FAFSA info" they would want on an application form ... can you clarify what they are asking?</p>
<p>Usually colleges ask for Part 1 immediately, so that they can start a file on you. It usually includes a litany of personal info questions. Can you let us know exactly what is the FAFSA info they want?</p>