Quick Deadline Question that many of you might have

Paying for College
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<p>Alright, if it says </p>

<p>"February 1</p>

<p>Financial Aid: All aid candidates must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if they are using the paper version. Regular Decision candidates must submit the Columbia Application for Need-Based Financial Aid."</p>

<p>Does that mean we have to submit the FAFSA to the processor by Feb. 1 or they have to RECEIVE IT by Feb. 1? From what I know, there is like a 2-3 day delay from when you send and when they receive am I not correct?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Its best to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible, but as a practical matter, colleges probably give about a week's grace period -- so if you file on 2/1 you probably will be o.k.</p>