Does Applying for a FAFSA affect admissions decisions?

momofthreeboys
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:49:02 +0000

What do your parents say? If they are planning on paying full tuition/room/board etc. then they (and you) probably don’t need to fill it out. By not filling out the forms you are telling the college you have no need and will be paying the full cost of the college. Also a good idea to check the websites of your potential colleges and make sure they don’t require the FAFSA or the Profile if it’s a Profile college for any “merit” based awards. Finally, if your parents want you to take out a Stafford loan you will need to fill out the FAFSA. As far as your question regarding admission, again, if your family can afford the entire tuition/room and board without any financial aid, then you do not “need” to fill out the FAFSA (or Profile). If you suspect you will need financial aid, then what good is an admission acceptance if you can’t afford to attend and didn’t fill out the financial aid forms? There are no “requirements” to fill out the FAFSA other than the family ability to pay the full tuition/room and board or not. This is a conversation you should be having with your parents.