FAFSA question..?

Paying for College
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<p>This question might sound utterly devoid of thought..but..</p>

<p>If I have rec'd. a full tuition scholarship (therefore still having to foot the bill for room+board+expenses, approx. $8,000-$10,000) to a University I've applied to, is it adventageous for me to actually file the FAFSA for that school? I am certain I won't qualify for any institutional or federal need-based aid with the tuition already paid for, as my parents are financially stable and I'm their only child. </p>

<p>More simply, what I am asking is will I be penalized in any way for filing the FAFSA for 6 schools but not #7? I would just add Pitt as a recipient for the FAFSA info, but the process is more difficult (although not much) if you have greater than 6 recipients. </p>

<p>Thanks for your help :)</p>

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<p>Since you're already filling out the FAFSA, I'd go ahead and take the extra step of including your scholarship school (even if it's the seventh school -- it just requires you to edit the FAFSA online and resend it, an easy step). You might qualify for some work study or loans which help out on the non-tuition costs.</p>

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<p>Ask the school. You can send the FAFSA to more than 6 schools. Look at the FAQs and they will show you how.</p>

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<p>No you shouldn't jeopardize your scholarship in any way. There may however be other sources of funds available to you if you file. Make sure you include all schools.</p>