Variable costing uses fixed overhead as a lump sum, rather than a per-unit, expense. Under this method, you include all your variable costs such as supplies, raw materials and shipping. You add the full cost of fixed overhead for the period. You do not figure these expenses on a per-unit basis.
Change #1: You'll be able to submit your FAFSA earlier than in the past. 1  You can file your 2017â18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. 2  The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
The frequently asked questions on the FAFSA web site reports that it takes 55 minutes to complete a FAFSA for the first time, 45 minutes for a Renewal FAFSA and 10 minutes to submit corrections to the FAFSA.he Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 notice on the PDF version of the FAFSA estimates that completing the paper FAFSA will take 3 hours on average, including the time to read the instructions and gather the necessary data. (The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is a longer form and may take extra time to complete.).