<p>I am applying to Boston U ED and I was wondering if it would hurt me if I applied for financial aid, when my parents income is 250k+/ year. Also BU is a somewhat stretch for me, regarding my GPA and SATs. So would it make my chances lower if I apply for financial aid?</p>
<p>If your parents income is that high you are not likely to receive need-based aid. If BU is a “stretch” for you, you will not receive merit aid.</p>
<p>BU does not meet full financial need. So in answer to your question, applying for finaid will not lower your chances. (They know that they won’t meet your need anyway.)</p>
<p>If you apply ED expect to pay full freight. If your parents are not willing to sign up to pay sticker price, do not apply ED.</p>