FAFSA deadline.... what does it mean?

<p>Do they mean it just has to be submitted by this day or that it has to be electronically signed by the deadline as well? We did the whole thing yesterday including registering for pins. They haven't been emailed to us yet and I doubt they'll be on time since it said it would take like three days. Is it ok to electronically sign after the deadline? We've "submitted" but not signed. Also can I make changes (add schools) after the deadline? I need to add schools but I cannot until after I have signed with the pin.</p>

<p>anyone know?</p>

<p>It has to be submitted by that date (like Feb 1) and EITHER electronically signed or the "Signature page" option selected. </p>

<p>You print out the signature page, either for yourself (if you didn't have a PIN) and/or for your parent (if they didn't have a PIN or lost it, like I did) and send immediately in the mail to the Illinois address listed on the web site - you can find the address in one of the FAQs.</p>