<p>i applied to harvard early action. but i didn't realize that the financial aid stuff were also due the day the app was due. somehow, i had the impression that the financial aid related informations weren't due until february. so what should i do? i was also unaware of the exact steps. ie what's all this collegeboard, etc. a comprehensive guide would be appreciated. thanks all.</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat you're in. But, it shouldn't affect admissions decisions, but it will delay your financial aid notification.</p>
<p>So neither of you have submitted your data for FA? To date?</p>
<p>no, i wasn't sure how to do it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/forms.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/forms.htm</a></p>
<p>Drop 2004 Tax returns in mail ASAP. Hurry up and complete CSS Profile. Cash flow satement is quick and easy but not crucial at this point - can be used to adjust finaid offer after admission.</p>
<p>Your financial aid package is created after an admissions decision has been made. There are three components that must be fulfilled when applying for aid:</p>
<ol>
<li>CSS Profile: Please file it by February 1, 2006.</li>
<li>FAFSA: The ones for this year will be released late 2005. File it as close to January 1, 2006 as you can.</li>
<li>Your Parent's (or Yours, if applicable) IRS 1040s and Tax Forms: March 1, 2006 to IDOC</li>
</ol>
<p>xjayz, are those deadlines for early action as well?</p>
<p>I dindt send my CASH FLOW for EA, do I need to right now or can i wait until ADMISSION DECISION.</p>
<p>Yes. It does not matter, since admissions is done separately from the financial aid program.</p>
<p>What's a cash flow?</p>
<p>"All of the forms and publications listed below are available in hard copy in the Financial Aid Office, and will have been mailed to you with your award decision or given to you by your financial aid officer as appropriate."
does this mean literally if you are accepted, then let's talk about financing?</p>
<p>LOL.</p>
<p>"Look here, kid. Let me get you into this brand new, 300 horsepower, college education first. Then we can talk about how we can make this deal work."</p>