Dan: Please answer ASAP.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>The other day, I checked my TAMS account, and it said that I was missing all of my financial aid documents. The thing is, I know for a fact I turned everything in because all of my other schools received it as well. Yesterday, I called Student Services to ask why, and the lady said that because I did not give them my SSN, it was shown as not being received. She then told me to email my SSN to someone so that they could clear this up, but she never told me who to email! Do you have any idea?</p>

<p>Also, I'm assuming decisions have already been made so how does this effect it? Did you guys not see my financial aid documents at all? Or were they looked at...just not noted on TAMS? I know Tufts says it is need-blind, but I feel like by looking at my documents/financial information, the decision could be effected.</p>

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<p>If Tufts implemented need-blind admissions this year then your application would not have been affected. If it’s not 100% need blind not submitting your financial aid documents may actually have slightly helped you.</p>

<p>From what I’ve heared the financial aid office is extremely lenient about late and missing documents. I know people who submitted their stuff 2 months late and still received full aid. I wouldn’t worry about it. As for your SSN, I would email it to the financial aid office directly.</p>

<p>Financial Services - Financial Aid, Dowling Hall 7th Floor, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155 | Tel: (617) 627-2000 | <a href=“mailto:studentservices@ase.tufts.edu”>studentservices@ase.tufts.edu</a></p>

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<p>Didn’t you use the IDOC service on collegeboard? The same documents are accessed by every school that uses it, so I can’t understand why Tufts doesn’t have your SS# but other schools do (?).</p>

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<p>I would not email my SSN anywhere. Use the phone.</p>

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<p>^^ even though they’re probably legit, I agree with registrant</p>

<p>ask if you can do it over the phone</p>

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<p>I third that!!!</p>

<p>NEVER E-MAIL YOUR SSN TO ANYONE!</p>

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<p>Call back, be “appropriately pushy” if you need to be, and if the first person cannot help you, ask to speak with someone else.</p>

<p>If you are uncomfortable e-mailing your SSN, then tell them so. No need to be shy with something as important as Financial Aid.</p>