Does applying earlier give you a boost?

thumper1
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:01:24 +0000

The answer is…it depends. Schools with rolling admissions start processing applications the day their applications open in most cases.

If you are hoping to get certain kinds of need based aid (SEOG, federal work study) and you have financial need, these are allocated per college and are usually awarded on a first come first served basis.

Some colleges have early deadlines for those wanting to be considered for merit aid.

Just get your application done as quickly as you can.

Remember too, there can be computer and servicer glitches so waiting until the last day or two can be a problem.

You won’t be penalized, but as with anything else…deadlines matter for a reason. So be very careful to adhere to them.