<p>Okay, I'm a senior this year and am working like crazy trying to get my college applications done. When do I start applying for financial aid?
After I get the acceptance letters?
When's the usual time period?
Thanks</p>
<p>apply for fafsa in january.....</p>
<p>FAFSA on January 1, or as soon as you can afterwards. You and your parents will need to do your tax returns ASAP after you have all the information and not wait until April 15th if that is what you usually do.</p>
<p>For many schools filing FAFSA is all you have to do. Others have extra steps. Some of those have deadlines earlier, like in December. You do not wait until after the acceptance letters. </p>
<p>Checking this all out is something you must do yourself, and do it right or possibly suffer severe consequences. Welcome to the real world!</p>
<p>Each school has its own aid application requirements and deadline. This can usually be easily determined from the application materials or website.</p>