I spent much of the day yesterday putting together the finishing touches on FAFSA and the CollegeBoard profiles.  Thought I was pretty much done.  Then you get to discover IDOC!  That's CollegeBoard's Institutional Document Service.  CollegeBoard is causing global warming!  After gathering up 2008 1040s, tax returns for two LLCs, W2s, 1099s I hustled off to Fedex Kinko's to make copies - $6.50 worth.  I can just hear the buzzsaw taking down another tree.

But that wasn't all.  In addition I had to fill out, let's see, FOUR additional questionnaires, including a "verification questionnaire" that basically asked questions I had already answered in both FAFSA and the Profile.  Ridiculous.

Still have a few questions that need answers, then it's all in the mail to CollegeBoard.  Deadline for receipt is April 15.

Saw an interesting article in the Chicago Tribune this morning - one girl's approach to financial aid.  Check out Rachel Harris' website.