<p>Yes, I am a dingus. I mistakenly clicked "no" to the "Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid?" to some colleges on the future plans section on the common app. The fact of the matter is that I do need need-based financial aid and will be filling out fafsa. Is this a big big deal? And does anyone have any advice towards preventing a major mishap from occurring (if my situation is indeed solvable)? I plan to e-mail the admissions office, but I'm not sure that'll work towards them fixing my mistake. I feel like an idiot, I'd really appreciate any advice. Thanks.</p>
<p>As an added note, I’m a little confused. I received a message from one of the colleges that reads “Our records indicate that you intend to apply for financial aid at blah University,” when in fact I didn’t. Does this mean they will still accept fafsa?</p>
<p>You need to send emails to the fin aid and admissions offices, and let them know that you are applying for aid. So many students click the wrong box, no one will be surprised at all.</p>
<p>Send the emails now so the people read them first thing on Monday. Follow up with phone calls on Tuesday.</p>