AMCAS "Disadvantaged" -- used for financial aid?

[rlwebb]

Is the disadvantaged check box on the AMCAS application used to help determine potential scholarship or financial aid at a given school? I don't want to check the box, but I don't want it to come back on me if I would otherwise qualify for certain aid. Thanks.

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[Sanctuary]

Is the disadvantaged check box on the AMCAS application used to help determine potential scholarship or financial aid at a given school? I don't want to check the box, but I don't want it to come back on me if I would otherwise qualify for certain aid. Thanks.

The financial information from the FAFSA is used to determine need-based scholarships. If someone claims to be "disadvantaged" and had gross taxable income (and yes, this does include your parents) of $130,000.00, then you aren't quite as "disadvantaged" as you might believe you are. Conversely, if your taxable income (combined with your parents) is $60,000.00, then you could be considered for need-based scholarships, since you'd have some financial "need" after your "family contribution" was applied to your student budget.

I would contact the schools individually and ask what information they need. Every school is different.

 

[LizzyM]

Is the disadvantaged check box on the AMCAS application used to help determine potential scholarship or financial aid at a given school? I don't want to check the box, but I don't want it to come back on me if I would otherwise qualify for certain aid. Thanks.

Do not confuse the disadvantaged check box on the AMCAS with FAFSA. You will look like unless you really did grow up in a disadvantaged household.