<p>Part of the financial aid process requires that the 2012/13 tax forms (the fax cover sheet) needs the Columbia ID number, although I'm not sure that I'll receive it in time for the Nov. 15th deadline. I've read that it can be substituted with an SSN or similar form of identification; is it possible to apply for financial aid with some alternative form of identification if it isn't received soon? I've submitted the common app and writing supplement yesterday.</p>
<p>It took me six days to get my ID, I would call them if you don’t get anything by tomorrow afternoon.</p>