<p>Some colleges I’m looking at want me to register for the CSS profile by a certain date, like almost two months before their financial aid deadline. What happens if I don’t register by that certain date, like December 15? Does it really matter?</p>
<p>Call them and ask.</p>
<p>My daughter applied to one college that required all the financial aid info before the application was even due. It was a pain to pull together estimates for the Profile, but you do what you have to do.</p>
<p>The most important thing you need to remember about college and finaid is DEADLINES. DO NOT MISS THEM!! If a school asks for something BY a certain date, make sure you submit it in advance of that date so that it is on time. If you miss deadlines, you may jeopardize your finaid award.</p>