<p>So, due to having some delays with the processing of my tax information, I also had to send the financial aid materials to a number of schools a bit late.
Could this affect the admission decision negatively, even though the financial information has nothing to do with my scholarly performance?`</p>
<p>No, but it can affect your financial aid … only if you are eligible for need based grants, though. You will still be eligible for any Pell, Perkins, or Stafford loans you are entitled to receive.</p>