Does it matter when you submit FAFSA and CSS?

CTScoutmom
Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:36:24 +0000

You want to get it in as early as is reasonably possible, but you don’t have to rush. In theory, it is better to get it in early, but that is mostly for schools with late deadlines, if they have limited funding - if they run out of money giving aid to others, there won’t be anything left to give you. If you’re talking about a school with a January deadline, I wouldn’t worry too much - most won’t have even made admission decisions before you submit.