<p>Hey there! I just have a quick question...</p>
<p>I marked that I would need financial aid, but (this is silly) my parents are having second thoughts. :/</p>
<p>If I don't file any of the paperwork, will they just think that I don't need financial aid?</p>
<p>hmmm your parents shouldn't have second thoughts. . . . unless they really think they can pay without the stupid loans and work study</p>
<p>just remember that a lot of people who expect aid don't get it and a lot of people who don't expect aid get it. . . .</p>
<p>and admissions at Columbia is need-blind, so applying for finaid has no impact on your acceptance decision at Columbia</p>
<p>if you're a minority, you might have some additional scholarship options at the school, like Kluge</p>
<p>and if your parents decide not to apply for finaid, call or email the admissions office to let them know. <a href="mailto:ugrad-ask@columbia.edu">ugrad-ask@columbia.edu</a></p>