<p>I was just wondering about how early decision applicants receive their financial aid packages already… Did they use the css profile to apply?.. because I thought you couldn’t send the FAFSA until january 1st…</p>
<p>You of course already know that students who apply for ED schools, aren’t depending on being able to compare aid packages & also won’t be put off if their package consists of more loans and workstudy than grants.</p>
<p>So while you can use the PROFILE very early, I remember having to fill it out in November as well as the colleges own aid forms, you are correct in
thinking that FAFSA cannot be filed until Jan 1st</p>
<p>Furman uses the CSS Profile for early decision and the FAFSA for regular. But it probably depends on the school.</p>