<p>I was just wondering if my income is below 30K per year, how much financial aid will I get if I am accepted? I'm Asian living in Long Island.</p>
<p>If you apply ED they will meet full need,
not so in RD</p>
<p>I don’t know too much about FA but I’ve heard that CMU is one of the least munificent of the top colleges. I wouldn’t count on a good FA offer, even with your income.</p>
<p>Horrible need-based FA.</p>
<p>Good merit-based FA.</p>