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remember that most schools have a need-blind policy...meaning just because you're "poor," it won't influence their decision to admit/reject you.
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<p>Keep in mind that most schools that are need blind are only need blind to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Some are also need blind to citzens of canada and mexico. However most need blind schools are not need blind to international students. Having a "0" EFC as an international student can hurt you because your ability to pay will be a critieria for admissions.</p>
<p>Just because a school is need blind does not mean that they will meet 100% of your demonstrated need.</p>
<p>Since the schools in question also request the CSS profile, you will not get "full aid" in the terms of a free ride. </p>
<p>While both schools will meet 100% of yor demonstrated need, you will have a student contribution of $1500-2500, you will have work study, and your package will have loans (having a "0" efc could mean that you have both subsidized stafford and perkins loans depending on how the school packages their financial aid)></p>