<p>Does applying early decision to a school decrease the chances of getting any type of scholarship since, logically, if the college admits you, it has you so there's no incentive to offer you money?</p>
<p>oh haha wow someone has the exact same question as me</p>
<p>I just answered the other question too, but here you go:</p>
<p>Early Decision Admissions does not have a factor on financial aid. Instead, you'd be competing for merit aid (scholarships, grants, etc.). Most, if not all, schools conduct need-blind processes for both Early and Regular Admissions. You can expect a financial aid award package when you file your FAFSA and apply for financial aid. Since the two applications are separate, there is no bearing on your financial aid package if you apply Early Decision. You can always check with your university to be sure.</p>
<p>Sources:
Columbia University (<a href="http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.e.../faq/aid.php#9%5B/url%5D">http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.e.../faq/aid.php#9</a>)
Georgetown University (<a href="http://finaid.georgetown.edu/questpro.htm#quest2%5B/url%5D">http://finaid.georgetown.edu/questpro.htm#quest2</a>)
University of Chicago (<a href="http://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/level2.asp?id=34%5B/url%5D">http://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/level2.asp?id=34</a>)</p>