Intend for need-based financial aid???

Paying for College
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<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I am an international applicant who is applying to Stanford, Carnegie mellon, and Cornell.
I have heard that if I click yes for the question "Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid", my admission chances will decrease....</p>

<p>I lived in the States for a while and I know my permanent residency will be available around my first or second year in high school, meaning I can apply for FAFSA and other need-based aids.</p>

<p>So my questions is this: If I say no to "Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid", does that mean I cannot apply for need-based financial aid later in my college years? If you say no, does it mean you have to pay full tuition for 4 years of college?</p>

<p>It would be helpful if you answer my question with some legitimate sources(links)!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Oh, I’m an undergraduate applicant if this information is helpful…</p>

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<p>First or second year in high school?? Are you in middle school?</p>

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<p>I’m a senior and I’m applying to colleges this year</p>

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<p>Sorry, I should have said my first or second year in college… My Bad</p>

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<p>If your green card is already in process, ask your immigration lawyer if he/she can give you an estimate of how soon you will have it. It may make more sense to take a gap year and apply when you do have your permanent residence. What is your visa status now?</p>

<p>It is dumb to not apply for aid if you can’t afford the college without aid. So don’t even consider that. Look for schools that your family can afford. Some schools will not consider you for aid in the future if you don’t apply for it at the beginning, so pick up the phone and call the financial aid office at each school on your list. That way you can find out what each one’s policy is.</p>

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<p>*I know my permanent residency will be available around my first or second year in [college], meaning I can apply for FAFSA and other need-based aids.
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<p>if your family can pay for one or two years at Stanford without aid, then I doubt you’ll qualify for any federal aid beyond a student loan. You need to look at your family’s income/assets. If it’s too high for aid, then you won’t get aid later either.</p>