<p>The challenge is with applying for free lunch in NYC is that income is self reported and no one has to actually “prove” that this is their income. I have a student who “qualifies” for free lunch because his mom’s income is from Social Security Disability. However, parent “neglected” to put on the lunch form that she hit the lottery last year and cleared more than $5 Million(not, you can’t make this stuff up). Student came to me the other day requesting a fee waiver (and I had to inform him that it is not gonna happen). </p>
<p>Because of the limited number of fee waivers that the college board gives, many schools has requested, proof of income (pay stubs, tax forms, budget letters, etc).</p>
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<p>Wash U gives need based FA according to the FAFSA/and the CSS Profile or their own profile form.</p>
<p>While Wash U does get merit $$ but you gotta be pretty darn exceptional to get it as there are very few of them given out.</p>
<p>[Academic</a> Scholarship and Fellowship Programs](<a href=“http://issuu.com/wustladmissions/docs/scholarships_2012/1?mode=window]Academic”>http://issuu.com/wustladmissions/docs/scholarships_2012/1?mode=window)</p>
<p>Your best bet for determining your EFC is to start in your own house. Your sister had to file the FAFSA to attend CUNY. What was her EFC? Was she eligible for any financial aid (TAP/PELL)?</p>