when to file CSS-Profile for regular application?

Paying for College
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<p>This is hazy to me:
for early application, CSS-Profile can only be filed with estimates(current year is not over yet, so tax return accurate numbers are not available); what about regular application? do we need to wait until next year when we are done with 2012 tax return, then file CSS-Profile with all accurate numbers?</p>

<p>also, for early application, since CSS-Profile is filed with estimates, do we need to re-file it next year when the accurate numbers are available? or just send 2012 tax return forms/w-2 forms is enough?</p>

<p>This is our oldest son applying, we've never been through this before...please advice.
Thanks.</p>

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<p>You can file the Profile early with estimated numbers and update with correct numbers later if you want, but why would you go through it twice if a single time will meet the requirement?</p>

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<p>that’s what I thought I’ll do - wait until I’m done with 2012 tax return; I was just wondering if there is anything I would miss by not filing early…</p>

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<p>As long as you meet the school’s required date for the submission you should be good. Do check if it’s needed earlier if you’re applying for any special scholarships/FA.</p>