<p>So by Jan 1, I should fill out the Cornell FinAid supplement and send a copy of my parents' income tax return for 2004? Thats all I need to turn in by Jan 1? I can do FAFSA and CSS profiles later?</p>
<p>I was under the impression that 2004 returns aren't available by January 1st. I think you send 2003 (someone correct me if I'm wrong), and then when 2004 is available, you send those too. But yeah, you send the supplement by Jan 1st with the tax returns. CSS Profile is due by February 1st I think and the FAFSA is filed between January 1st and April (I think April, I'd do it long before).</p>
<p>Yeah, everything you said is correct, Natalya except CSS is due on Feb. 10th and FAFSA between Feb. 10th and May 1st.</p>
<p>the earlier you do it, the more money you can potentially get. i've always done mine and been complete by the end of january at the latest and have squeezed the last dime and MORE from the government (for example, i got more than the maximum in one of the grants by like $75. every little bit helps)</p>