Does Applying for a FAFSA affect admissions decisions?

Erin_s_Dad
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:58:46 +0000

I think there are two issues here: saying you will apply for financial aid on your application, and actually filing FAFSA for merit or financial aid. Schools MAY look more favorably on you in the application process if you say you will not apply for financial aid. As Thumper states, you can file FAFSA for a Stafford loan or may have to for merit aid. Filing for a Stafford loan after being accepted should still be fine.