How does applying as disadvantaged affect one's application? Will it hinder a school from accepting me, or do they generally try and assist disadvantaged students with getting in? How does disadvantaged compare to minority in terms of acceptance? My mother's side of the family is Tunisian.
Also, should I apply as disadvantaged? My parents are divorced and neither have a job. My dad was diagnosed with PTSD stemming from his time in the navy and he lives off disability. My mom, whose dependent I always was, was also always unemployed. I have three siblings who are all severely mentally handicapped and the amount of time that she had to put into their care kept her from a job. She basically ran the house off social security for my siblings, so our income was typically under $20k/year for five people. We always received food stamps on top of the SS and I did contribute to household funds before 18. I was approved for FAP, which is making my app possible, which is really great. 🙂
Thanks for any advice!