Is it possible to apply for financial aid to one school and not apply to other?
Yes. One of my kids did. Just don’t mark the fin aid box on the Common App for those schools, don’t list them on FAFSA or send CSS profile.
thanks!
Sure but don’t indicate to a college that you don’t need aid if you really do need aid. An acceptance to a college you can’t afford is useless.
Also, some schools require that you file for merit scholarships and if you are awarded aid you don’t have to accept it or you can accept just parts of it. Just be sure to check before making a permanent decision.
Some schools also require you to apply for aid freshman year to be eligible in future years.
You can always return it if you don’t need it.