<p>In the common app I was asked to fill out a lot of information about my family. They asked what occupations my parents have,how much school each member has completed,degrees, marrage or divorce, ext.....Will this determine how much financial aid or better quality me for School scholarships?</p>
<p>This will not be used for financial aid purposes. At most schools, the financial aid office never SEES your application for admission.</p>
<p>Check your schools for what it takes to apply for financial aid…and the DEADLINES to do so. Do NOT miss those deadlines. </p>
<p>Depending on the schools, the admission application info along with your GPA and test scores may qualify you for some merit scholarships. But some scholarships may require a separate application. Check the scholarship webpages of each school.</p>
<p>For need based financial aid you will need to file fafsa. That may be all the schools require or some or all of the schools may require the css profile or their own financial aid form in addition to fafsa. You need to check the financial aid webpages of all the schools to see what’s required and what their deadlines are.</p>
<p>For need based aid, you will need to file the FAFSA after January 1. But some schools also require the Profile and/or their own school form in addition. You need to check each financial aid website for their need based financial aid application submission requirements.</p>
<p>For financial aid, it is not usually an issue. I say “usually” because sometimes fin aid and admissions are one and the same. But at most fin aid offices, it’s a bean counter’s job, the rules are set and those working there go by them. </p>
<p>For admissions, applications are viewed holistically, and students are sometimes assessed as to the advantages conferred to them. A child of low income from a school that is serving poor neighhoods, Being raised by a single parent, not much or no college for the parents are viewed differently than those who come from ideal circumstances. By how much? Don’t know. Despite that being taken into account, the majority of kids accepted come from good environments. </p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>