I come from a wealthy family and my parents said not to bother applying for financial aid. However, I know that some merit scholarships from certain colleges are only eligible if you send the FAFSA form anyways. So I should probably send the form. However, to the question “Do you intend to pursue need-based financial aid?” am I still allowed to say “No” since technically I don’t intend on receiving any need-based financial aid? I know that if I say “no”, i heard that for some schools it might help my admission chances. So can I still say “no” even though I’m sending the fafsa? Or would that just contradict itself and raise a red flag? thanks