<p>Some people have told me that you need to have at least your first year covered in order to get considered for admission in universities. If i can't meet this requirements, is it worth applying? I'm not trying to get into any Ivy league university or anything, but still, I've been told before this particular economical issue influences your chances of acceptance</p>
<p>No, you don’t have to cover your first year if you are not able to. There are universities that provide financial aid for admitted students (but almost all of them consider your financial situation as an admission factor), so if you’re good enough to get in, you’ll be awarded financial aid. If you’re a strong candidate, apply!</p>
<p>^Not true for international students? For those that ask for proof of family finance, I think you have to be able to have enough money to cover the full tuition for the first year, and most colleges in the U.S. cannot meet full need even for domestic students.</p>
<p>Edit: there are, however, a few schools that will consider your application without regard to your ability to pay, but those schools tend to be the ones that are highly selective. Also, try ask this question in the financial aid forum: there are posters there who are much more knowledgeable of the process. Good luck!</p>