<p>How do Harvard, or any other college, know your family income?</p>
<p>Also, how does low income affect your application? Positively? Negatively? I am raised by my mother and our household income is approximately $20,000/year.</p>
<p>BUMP… 50 views and no answer? Come onnnn</p>
<p>If you are applying for financial aid, you fill out a form that asks for info about your family’s financial circumstances. Harvard is “need-blind,” and applying for financial aid does not affect your admissions chances.</p>
<p>As previous post states, Harvard is need-blind. BUT, it is definitely advised that Harvard knows you very well (the difficulties you faced and how you achieved over them / portrays you well). The essay will definitely help you (: best of luck!</p>