^ Exactly. They just can’t guarantee that you’ll be notified of your aid package on decision day. I emailed the financial aid office after realizing I had submitted documents past the deadline and they assured me that the deadlines are in place solely to have your award prepared by decision day and will not affect the amount you receive. Of course, given that you must commit to a school by May 1st, the sooner you get your award the easier it is to make a quick decision on which school you will matriculate to.
I also submitted my IDOC late. Will my decision be delayed too or just the FA aid (if I get accepted)?
just FA
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Thanks!