<p>I herd from my college adviser that if you apply for no financial aid, you have a better chance of getting in, is that true? She also said when colleges or people say its not true, their really lying to not look discriminating. </p>
<p>If you say some schools do and some schools don't (need-blind or w/e thats called) then which schools and how do you know?</p>
<p>Secondly my father already makes over the limit to receive financial aid, however he still wants to find a way to get at least some financial aid, so my question is this.
What would happen if I click <em>no financial aid needed</em> and later we end up using minor financial aid?
Would that matter? and when would the financial aid notice arrive? Would it arrive after I get an acceptance/rejection letter?</p>
<p>most schools are 'need-blind' meaning that financial aid plays no part in their decision
well theres no 'over the limit' salary that disqualifies you for financial aid- i don't know what the 'no financial aid needed' button is, but just click that your applying and see what happens</p>
<p>Most schools are NOT need blind, those that are and that meet 100% of need tend to be the very top colleges.</p>
<p>Some colleges will let you apply for financial aid in subsequent years if you don't apply as a freshmen, others will not. You need to check with each college.</p>
<p>If you don't apply for aid, you won't get any. So if you intend to apply this year do so now.</p>
<p>If you don't qualify for need based aid, many colleges offer merit aid. In general, those that do give it to their top students, meaning you must apply to schools where your stats are at the top of their pool. This is a list of schools offering good merit aid on the parent's board.</p>