My parents decided that I not apply for financial aid, even though I noted that I was intended to on the common app…will this affect my admissions at all?
It depends what colleges you applied to. For most it won’t make any difference. Only for ‘need aware’ could it affect you. If you are sure you don’t want any aid, or for sure don’t qualify then don’t apply. Send them an email to note that you will not be applying. But be aware, some, not many, but some colleges require you to file a FAFSA to get merit aid. And also some schools will not allow you to apply later if you don’t apply freshman year. This can be a probem should something unforeseen arise, like job loss.
@brownparent thank u for your reply and advice…and all of my schools are need-blind (a mixture of ivys and top-tier schools). I just hope it doesn’t affect admissions or anything
it won’t then