Financial status is not a factor in the selection of students at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Admissions is need blind. All accepted students have merit and no differentiation is made among them for financial aid, which is need based. The Medical College is unable to assume the role of substitute for the family and thus does not recognize any student as "independent" regardless of age, prior independence or marital status. Parents must submit information about their financial resources if the student is seeking financial aid from Medical College funds.  Information from both parents is required if they are divorced or separated.