<p>I know this is a very stupid mistake.. but i havent applyed to ANY financial aid.
I've been very busy with school and I did not expect to get into the school that i did (UCSB).
Now im afraid that im going to have to turn them down simply because i cannot afford to go.
Is there anything i can do???</p>
<p>Did you file FAFSA yet? If not, you need to do so ASAP! It should take about an hour and you can do it online. Print out your SAR and call the FA office at UCSB to see if you can get a preliminary “read” on FA - some schools will give you an estimate. If your EFC is below $4617 you’ll be eligible for federal grants whcih you can easily estimate on your own (or post here and someone will help). Find out what you need to do to apply for your state grants as well.</p>