<p>I sent in my app and clicked yes for the “do you plan on applying for aid” question, even though my family has a relatively high income and we will probably not receive much.</p>
<p>So three questions:
Does not applying for aid give you an advantage at Brown?
Should I even bother applying for it?
If I choose not to, should I call and tell them?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Applying for aid affects your chances in the same way not applying for aid does: absolutely no difference. They're need blind. Unless you're an international, I think.</p>
<p>rumor has it it can influence waitlist decisions</p>
<p>There is slight advantage if you don't apply for Financial Aid as per admission officer even at Yale while answering the question that "If the EFC is greater than $60000; will it make any sense to apply for FA?"</p>
<p>Thanks guys. So if I clicked that I plan on it, but then I don't submit FAFSA, thats still fine?</p>
<p>If you don't turn in your FAFSA or CSS profile, you will not be considered for financial aid, regardless of what you indicated on your application.</p>
<p>Columbia is need-blind. To my understanding, the admissions officers do not see whether or not you intend to apply for financial aid. Remember that financial aid is handled by a department completely separate from the office of admissions.</p>