Hi Thumper, I called all those schools financial aid offices and after some navigating spoke with “live human beings.” They all said essentially that even if you think you do not have need, you should file. I remain skeptical due to the effect on merit aid and/or admissions depending upon whether a school says they are need blind (UVA) or need aware (SLU). On CC, I did just clarify my comment that the schools said there is a risk of less/no institutional aid in the future if you did not file the FAFSA or Profile (where required) absent “extentuating circumstances.” And indeed the rules are different for international students. Sorry for the confusion.