<p>Okay, Let me explain myself. </p>
<p>I had no idea that majority of the schools I've applied have their own
financial aid application forms that need to submitted. I thought CSS, FAFSA, BUS, and tax returns were the only requirements. But I've been receiving mails/ emails from some of the colleges saying that I need to complete these school-provided forms in order for them to calculate my award. But most of them haven't informed me of the missing forms. </p>
<p>I'm sure by now the admission staffs have made their decisions, and sent the results to Finaid Office so they could start processing the admitted students' financial aid application. So maybe no request of missing forms, which were due more than a month ago, imply no admission to that school?? But I'll still be optimistic and submit these forms even if they might be trashed =). </p>
<p>But seriously, why do they require these forms that basically ask questions that FAFSA, CSS Profile, and BUS can answer?</p>
<p>You will find that some of the school financial aid forms DO ask for information that the FAFSA/Profile do not ask for. If it were me, I'd send those forms in ASAP.</p>
<p>I think what you are also asking is whether the delay at the Financial Aid Office impedes your admission. Let's say the proper forms were not submitted in a timely fashion, would you or would you not still be admitted? Could they still offer you admission without a package?</p>
<p>I would also like the answer to that question. We have delayed info pending as well. Due to my husband's business, it was impossible for the accountants to provide the necessary info on time. We called the college board who said that it happens frequently particularly for those who have private businesses. Does anyone know the answer to the above question? Can you still be accepted from Admissions with a delay from Financial Aid?</p>
<p>From my understanding of all I have been through, I would say the answer is Yes. The delay should not impede the decision. This is especially true at "need-blind" institutions. The problem with delays, or missing priority deadlines is the type and amount of FA that you could receive and "should" not affect whether you are worthy as a student. I think the issue would be depending on your need vs. COA. And this is based on your EFC which is estimated from the answers to your FAFSA and CSS Profile or Customize FA forms of schools. Then the schools will have to verify your need by asking for finalized tax documentation. If your documents match your estimates, then OK. If they do not, they will make adjustments.</p>