The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be submitted as soon as possible and before the March 15, 2014, priority deadline to avoid any delay in financial aid opportunities.

You should not wait until you file your federal income tax return to submit the FAFSA. Instead, the FastWeb financial aid website suggests using estimated numbers to complete the FAFSA. You can correct any errors after your tax return is filed.

See the FastWeb feature for suggestions on how to submit your FAFSA with tax return estimates.