<p>Right on the application, it will ask whether or not you are applying for need-based aid. If you say No, that is it. They won’t be asking for evidence that you do have the money.</p>
<p>However, do check the policies at each place on your list very carefully. Some will require that you file an aid application in order to be considered for merit-based aid (some merit scholarships have need factors as well), and some will not consider you for need-based aid in the future if your situation changes if you have failed to file with your initial application for admission.</p>