As an international student, you will need to complete a verification of finances to get your student visa to study here. This must show that you have full funding for the year (there are some colleges that require more than that). This funding can include ALREADY AWARDED scholarships…but it cannot include things that you might get. T can also include awarded financial aid, already approved loans, and any savings your family has.
If you can’t demonstrate you can pay…you will not be granted a visa to study her. Period.
I agree with @twoinanddone. If you NEED financial aid…and it sounds like you do…why aren’t you applying for it? Getting accepted without sufficient aid to attend might as well be a rejection.
Apply for the aid.
If you are not applying because you think It will improve your chances of admission…put that idea out of your head. If you can’t pay the bills, you won’t be able to attend.
Apply for the aid!