<p>Hi im an international applicant also applying for financial aid.
When are all the forms (Swarthmore FA application, Certificate of Finance, letters from employers, etc.) due??
They say get those forms in when you apply, but on the Swarthmore FA application, it just says "in January."
And if it happens that the deadline (for internationals!) is January 2nd, is that a postmark deadline??
i've been trying to contact Swat by phone, e-mail, etc. but no response.</p>
<p>The FA forms for domestic applicants for early decision specifically had no deadline--they just wanted you to get them in in November, whenever you could.</p>
<p>Your situation may be similar.</p>
<p>Don't worry about international FA deadline. As long as you get your academic application in by the specified deadline, and they KNOW that you will be asking for financial aid, there will be no problem. </p>
<p>There is nobody at Swarthmore (or at other colleges) because they are on winter vacation -- you will find somebody to talk to as of Jan 2.</p>