<p>Hi; I am a new user here and I'm not sure which part of the forum I should post this. Anyways, I have been trying to resolve an issue. Do you think I will receive financial aid based on these facts about my family? Should I even apply? I heard from some people that some schools "just want your money" and chances of acceptance is higher when you don't get or apply for financial aid. I'm in the graduating high school class of 2012.</p>
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<li>Household income: $210,000-$230,000</li>
<li>Father only works, mother does not</li>
<li>We own 3 cars (2 luxury, 1 non-luxury)</li>
<li>House cost is $500,000-$600,000</li>
<li>We currently own 2 apartments (for investment purposes); combined value: ~$300,000</li>
<li>I never had a job</li>
<li>My sister will graduate high school in 5 years</li>
<li>No other siblings</li>
<li>Household of 4 people</li>
<li>I live in NJ</li>
<li>We have a good credit rating</li>
<li>No crime in our family</li>
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<p>These are colleges that I will be applying to:
- Northeastern University
- Penn State Main Campus (University Park)
- Drexel University
- Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
- Temple University
- The College of New Jersey
- Boston University
- Bentley College
- Babson College (maybe)</p>
<p>Do you think I will get it? Should I even apply for financial aid? For example, if I knew I was going to get $10,000, I definitely wouldn't apply if it would help NOT to apply. All the help is greatly appreciated! Also, do colleges determine your income from the applications? Or all they know is if you are applying or not applying for financial aid?</p>
<p>Thanks,
1if30wn3r</p>