<p>I'm an international student, and there are a lot of colleges which are not need-blind, so if I check "yes" that i do need financial aid, i'll have a lower chance of getting in that college. My parents get an annual salary about 70,000-100,000 dollars, but they also support my other siblings because they go to expensive private schools, so i'll still need a bit of aid. My parents said they can afford a considerable amount of my tuition but they still need a bit of aid. If I just need a small sum of financial aid, do i need to check that "yes" on the common app?</p>
<p>Yes, if you are applying for financial aid in any amount, you have to check the “yes” box. Colleges need this for administrative reasons so that the admissions office knows to collaborate with the financial aid office on your application.</p>
<p>If your parents earn 70-100k you will need a lot of financial aid - most schools in the US will require you to show you can pay between 30 and 60k per year if you don’t have a scholarship.</p>