I am a college student and want to apply for a patent. I would like to ask, should the patent applicant fill in the form of the school or the individual?

Hello.

Patents are divided into applicants and inventors. The applicant, who you said applied in the name of the school, is the owner of the patent, has control over the patent, and can transfer the patent.

The inventor has no right to dispose of the patent.

It depends on your school’s policy, whether there are extra points or bonuses, or other things. You can decide after thinking independently.