<p>If you’re a US citizen and applying SCEA:</p>
<p>[Yale</a> University Financial Aid > Prospective & Transfer Students > Early Action Application Guidelines for U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Canadian Residents](<a href=“Welcome | Student Financial and Administrative Services”>Welcome | Student Financial and Administrative Services)</p>
<p>You’ll need the CSS and copies of your tax returns. The FAFSA is filed after January 1st. You’ll send this in after that date if you don’t get rejected (either deferred or accepted).</p>