I applied to Duke ED, but did not realize financial aid was due the same night. I have now completed both the CSS and Fafsa (11/28). Because they are past the deadline, will the admissions officers see this and think negatively of me or will it not have an effect?
This is not likely to affect your admission but you need to call Duke to see if it will affect the timing of receiving your financial aid offer should you be accepted ED.
It will not impact admission decisions. Contact the Financial aid office and explain your situation and you should be fine. As @thumper1 explained, it may only be that your financial aid offer may not come out at the same time as your decision. I wish you the best!
This is from their website:
“Since admission at Duke is need-blind for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students, we never consider a student’s ability to pay when making an admission decision. Once a student is admitted, Duke pledges to meet 100% of his or her financial need by providing support for the costs not covered by the calculated family contribution.”