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Harvard Question!! plz help!!?

hi everyone, i am from Canada and in 2 years I am going to the U.S. for university (undergrad). it has always been my dream to go to somewhere like Harvard, but if i don't get in, it's not the end of the world :) Anyways, i heard that the financial aid there is great..most of the time, Harvard pays for all of it. Both my sister and i want to go; my dad has a prestigious job, however, he works in a small town and doesn't make a lot of money compared to those who work in bustling cities. Of course, i have never asked him how much he makes per year, but i heard that you have to write down your family income on the application. i am afraid that if i apply for financial aid and my dad doesn't tell me exactly how much he makes (we obviously never talk about his salary), then Harvard will find out and not help me out financially. my mom also said that if we don't apply for financial aid, we will be spending about $100,000 per year and we don't have that kind of money!! so i guess what i am wondering is if my dad doesn't tell me how much he makes when it comes time to fill out the application for Harvard, can Harvard find out what he truly makes, and can Harvard not support me financially anymore? we don't really have a lot saved up, and if i get in, i want to go to Harvard knowing that $100 000 (for me and my sis) is not going down the toilet each year. Thank-you so much for answering my question!! All answers are appreciated :)

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1. There is no use trying to hide your parents' income. Colleges will find out and that will make you look not so good in their eyes. Your best bet is to apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can. It is possible win a lot of scholarships so your parents don't have to pay for your college education. You can go here for some scholarship winning help: www.how2winscholarships.com Good luck! Harvard, wow!!!!! :o)