So I got deferred from GT (not really important to my question). I know that I will not be able to receive NEED based financial aid, but I’m wondering if I still need to or should submit a CSS profile? Will that help with chances of acceptance? Do they need that info?
I suspect it would help your chance for admission if you DO NOT indicate that you will be applying for need-based aid if you know your family will not qualify for it. I don’t believe that GT is need-blind, which means they do consider whether or not an applicant may be applying for financial aid. Every university has to content with costs and having a full pay student enroll means that they can offer more aid to other students that need it.