<p>For the vast majority of applicants, it’s simply not true that “income level [has] a significant impact on admittance.” If you’ll read the admissions blog referenced above, you’ll see that income only comes up as part of the discussion in maybe 10% of the decisions, and those are candidates on the margins, about whom the decision could go either way. If applicants are clear admits, then they are admitted without regard to their ability to pay, and their full financial need (as measured by FAFSA) will be met.</p>