<p>Hey guys, I applied to Cornell for RD and they want the CSS Profile by January, 2. Is there still time to fill it out and for the Profile to reach the college?</p>
<p>Yes…if you fill it out and file it before December 31, that will meet the “deadline” I believe (the 1st of Jan is a holiday and personally I would NOT wait until the 2nd).</p>
<p>You will need to use your family’s BEST estimates based on pay stubs etc. Come as close as you can. Then get your taxes done ASAP after Feb 1 when you should have all the info. You will need to amend the Profile. Most schools ask that you hand write the corrections ON a completed Profile so make sure you make a copy when you submit in December. AND call the school to see what they want you to do to update the information and find out where to send it.</p>
<p>You will do the same for the FAFSA (after Jan 1)…file with estimates. However the nice thing about the FAFSA is that when your taxes are completed, you can update and resubmit online.</p>