<p>I don't understand... my parents don't even have their forms for 2008 yet, so how could I send in photocopies of them?</p>
<p>Also, how strict are the deadlines for financial aid in general?</p>
<p>FAFSA has a priority deadline you should hit in order to get the most out of federal aid. I do not suggest procrastinating on fafsa.</p>
<p>As for CSS Profile, that has a deadline for IDOC too. I suggest you call collegeboard and see what they have to say. They want parents to get their tax returns done in February though.</p>
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<p>Strict enough that if you do not meet the deadlines, you could be out of the money and not receive any FA. </p>
<p>Even schools with deep pockets will have budgets and you could end up not receiving as much aid as you would have if you applied on time. </p>
<p>At schools with pockets that are not so deep, you could end up having more loans than you would have if you applied on time.</p>
<p>At schools that are need sensitive, need aware, your not applying on time could determine whether or not you are admitted.</p>
<p>The deadline for the IDOC is March 1, so you had better be quick.</p>
<p>IDOC for Brown is March 10. That is thankfully the only one I need...however my parents haven't finished their tax for 2008 because we have to pay back like $400 and there is no way we can pay that right now. What are we supposed to do? Call Brown and tell ask for leniency given the situation?</p>
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however my parents haven't finished their tax for 2008 because we have to pay back like $400 and there is no way we can pay that right now.
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<p>Remember, even if they file now, they still have until april 15 to pay their taxes or set up a payment plan with the IRS. So yes, they can file now and pay later.</p>
<p>I'll ask my mom about it when she gets home so we can correct our FAFSA etc. Thanks.</p>