DD will be applying to Caltech EA. She is most likely will not qualify for a need based aid. Does Caltech offer any non-need based scholarships? Is there a separate application process for this? Is there any use for her to fill CSS or FAFSA if she does not qualify for need based aid?
Caltech has named scholarships, but I’m not sure if they are provided if you are 100% need-free. Besides, you can’t apply for them until you have committed. Apply for aid anyway–I know people who were considered by other schools to require minimal (if any aid), but Caltech is rather generous with their financial aid packages. The FA department is also full of fantastic people, so don’t be afraid to contact them. To be honest, the great people there were a factor in my decision back when I was deciding 