March 15th, 2011 by Shayla

Does applying for financial aid hurt your chances of admission? Well, it depends on the school.

Most universities implement the need-blind admissions policy. This rule does not focus on the applicant’s ability to pay for his or her education during the admissions process. The policy allows students an equal opportunity to be admitted.

Admission officers are encouraged to review the application based on the student’s personal and academic ability to succeed at the university, despite the student’s financial need. Thus, the financial aid application does not have any effect on the admissions committee’s decision. Read the rest of this entry »

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