<p>I filled out my FAFSA electronically and submitted it before it was due. However, I didn't realize until the end that my mother needed a PIN to sign, so I printed the signatures form. Will my FAFSA be counted late because of the delay in processing? Is "lateness" determined by submission date or by processing date?</p>
<p>I cannot afford to be late.</p>
<p>What are the priority deadlines for your schools? That will determine whether or not it is late.</p>
<p>February 1st submission date...
I'm just wondering how much it matters that it will be processed after.</p>
<p>In some cases, a late FAFSA will mean less dollars. Considering the relatively short period that has passed, I doubt you would lose much.</p>