<p>The amounts you put on the FAFSA are the amounts IN THE ACCOUNTS on the day you file the FAFSA (and NO....you can't stuff your mattress that day and then put the money back. That is fraud). If you have spent $700 then that money is no longer in your account. Just curious....what exactly cost you $700 in applications and "tests"? Dress....why are you trying to cheat the system? This really is something that is not honest. As I said earlier, the need based finaid system is for students who do not have the money to attend college otherwise. These students are often getting waivers for college ap fees. I'm sorry, but at this point, you are sounding like a selfish "me, me me" person with an expectation that you are entitled to some money because you have earned some money. Feel fortunate that you HAVE some money instead of trying to try to figure out a way to skirt spending it. Each year on this site, there are at least a couple of threads dealing with folks who want to "hide their assets" so they can get more aid. I'm sorry, but I just find this a very troubling attitude.</p>