<p>how long does it take for schools to mail out award letters? like financial aid from the fafsa</p>
<p>It depends on the school. If you have already been accepted, you will probably get an award letter in the next few weeks. I work at a very large state school, and we are sending out award letters to accepted freshmen this week. Letters for returning students won't go out for awhile, though.</p>
<p>This sounds like a foolish question in my head, but I don't need to commit to a school before getting the FA award letter, do I? I mean, the award letter arrive before the deadline for accepting admission, right? It sounds absurd, since the award will be the most important factor in making a decision for me but I'm sort of running blind here... help would be greatly appreciatted!</p>
<p>Yes, schools will get your financial aid award to you before they expect you to make a decision.</p>
<p>And it's not a foolish question - it's an excellent question. Finances are a very important aspect of the college decision.</p>
<p>Kelsmom-
Does the fafsa need to be 100% complete? I think the only thing that still needs to be filed is my dads taxes. His stupid job has yet to get him the w2. I have sent in the parent sigs and estimated how much my parents made. Is that okay for now to get my award letter?</p>
<p>You will most likely receive an award letter even though you used estimates. Remember, though, that if the “real” numbers result in higher income or lower taxes paid … your award may be reduced (or increased, if you over-estimated).</p>