<p>As of right now, I have to fill out my application, write my essay, etc. so I'm pretty much just starting (I just met with someone, I have time). I also have to fill out my financial aid application. Can I go ahead and fill out my application and such and send it in and then fill out the financial aid stuff? What I mean is, would turning my application in first mess anything up?</p>
<p>No, it won't mess anything up - actually in most cases you have to, since the FAFSA forms aren't available until January anyway.</p>
<p>Check your schools' websites - they have deadlines for financial aid filings as well as application deadlines.</p>