You might want to start your own thread…
There are some colleges that require the financial aid forms be completed formmerit aid award consideration…you would need to contact YOUR colleges to see if that is the case. It might be…and it might not be.
@mommdc there are also a small number of colleges with restrictions on applying for aid in subsequent years if you don’t apply when applying as an incoming freshman. There are not very many for U.S. citizens and permanent residents…a small number. Again, the student would need to contact the college for that clarification.