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While the top programs like HBS, Wharton, Stanford ,I guess ,do not bother much about financial contribution from the students while making their admission decisions, but is that true also for other universities? What about the middle of the road universities which may not be that generous with financial aid ? So how they look at an application which seeks financial aid. For example : Akshay an Indian student who has a good profile, have 700+ GMAT but requires full financial aid to finance his MBA and Tom an american student who has the same profile as Akshay ,have 700+ GMAT but is willing to pay for the entire cost of attendance of the MBA . Now how the university is going to view the applications of both the students ? Will they favour Tom because he is a resident and also willing to pay the entire cost of MBA ? Will Akshay be at any disadvantage because he is an international student and is seeking financial aid ? Most of the universities below 10th ranking may not be that generous with financial aid and may require exceptional merit on the part of an international student to be considered for financial aid . Then what are the chances of an international student being considered for admissions? Does seeking finsncial aid effects one's chances to admissions ?

Any expert opinion on this. If anybody can please provide an opinion on this .Thanks !