Free/Reduced Lunch Scholarship?

Maloof
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:54:06 +0000

Hey everyone, I have a question about which I’ve received some mixed information.

I’m a high school Junior and I qualify for the free / reduced lunch program at my high school. My question is: Is this advantageous for the college application process? I’ve heard both that colleges like to enroll economically disadvantaged individuals (using free/reduced lunch as part of the criteria), and that colleges avoid said individuals.

I am not currently participating in the free/reduced lunch program. Should I be? Will it help me get into my dream college?

Thank you for any input.