<p>So I'm applying to colleges and have included my social security number in the applications, however I have not filled out a FAFSA form yet. I'm not exactly sure when I should fill them out, and if it's okay to fill it out after you've submitted the applications?</p>
<p>You can’t complete FAFSA for the 2011-2012 school year until January 1st 2011. It is not available until then.</p>
<p>FAFSA is not available until Jan 1. If you have any schools that require the CSS Profile, it is currently available on the CB website. Check the website of the schools you’re applying to for FA form deadlines and requirements. If you are applying to any schools EA/ED that require the Profile, you will likely have to fill it out with estimates and make corrections after your family has submitted their taxes.</p>
<p>Well, first you should research your colleges’ financial aid pages. They will tell you best what their timelines and requirements are. They usually have a link to the FAFSA web site and CSS, if that’s also required.</p>
<p>“Note: the 2011-2012 FAFSA will not be available until after January 1, 2011”</p>