I'm a little confused

<p>About to file the common app for four schools. I'm applying for financial aid at each school but they all have different deadlines. For instance, I had to fill out a cornell specific form for January 1 while cmu's deadline is anytime before march 15 for fafsa. Then, what exactly am I supposed to put as an answer to the 2nd question? I'm applying online so all my schools will get the same application.
Will you be a candidate for financial aid? Yes No
If yes, the form(s) was/will be filed on: mm/yyyy</p>

<p>The earliest deadline I suppose.</p>

<p>yea, i just put january. i dont think most schools will even look at it. they get them when they get them.</p>