How do I answer this application question?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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“Do you intend to pursue need-based financial aid?” Yes or no.

My family and I filled out the FAFSA got $0 in financial aid and our EFC 90,000. So I did pursue need-based financial aid but did not get any. Do I answer no or yes?

sorry this financial aid stuff really confuses me.

2

No

3

Do you want to take out your federal loans? That might make a difference.

4

Did you fill out the part of the FAFSA where it asks what schools you want to send it to? If you did not send it to any schools, then you have NOT applied for financial aid. Then the answer is no. If you sent it to schools, then the answer is yes, you applied for FA. Checking “yes” on that box will have NO EFFECT on your admissions chances at “need-aware” schools if you in fact get no aid.

Keep in mind that if you plan to take the federal student loan, you have to send the FAFSA to each school.