<p>what exactly do you have to do to apply for financial aid? Just the CSS Profile and FAFSA? </p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>When the FAFSA asks for 2004 tax return information, what if you haven't done the 2004 forms yet? Can you use 2003?</p>
<p>I think you need 2004 asterstar. FAFSA isn't due for a while though, I don't think.</p>
<p>thanks. I just checked, and apparently you can use "best estimates" for the FAFSA, and send in the actual 2004 forms later.</p>
<p>How do they determine how much aid you receive?</p>
<p>I hear Princeton and Harvard don't include the value of your house when deciding financial aid. . . . correct me if I'm wrong.</p>
<p>Harvard has also said they will lower the expected family contribution (EFC) for families with incomes around and below 60,000.</p>