Do requests from Universities for a Parent's financial information...

mean that the applicant will most likely be accepted. We have two universities request our tax info after the app was completed via CSS. Curious to see if there is any correlation. TIA

I don’t think it is any hint about an admissions decision.

bummer!

Typically, the Admissions office and Financial Aid offices operate separately and simultaneously. Financial Aid processes all applicants without knowing the admissions decisions.