Does early decision application affect my chances for aid?

International Students
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I applying as an international student to several LAC's that give out need-based financial aid. if i apply early decision to my top choice school, will that significantly up my chances for financial aid?</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>Well, from what I’ve read, Early Descicion plans are binding.
If they accept you, they must be able to give you financial aid.</p>

<p>So it all depends if they accept you.</p>

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<p>Yes it could, since most of them are binding so you have to enroll if they accept you, and if they you give you enough aid then you are screwed.</p>

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<p>so if he gets enough aid, he’s screwed ? i’m confused</p>

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<p>Haha my bad…I meant, if they don’t offer enough aid…
now…insert.>>>>>you are screwed <<<</p>

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<p>No you won’t get screwed. I read that you will not have to attend that college if you don’t get the Fin aid YOU SEEK. How can you go to college if you can’t pay for it? </p>

<p>Except the need blind universities, other schools might reject you for your financial status - despite your applying ED. However, I have heard of cases where applying ED to some schools can get you a full ride. These are usually the pvt Liberal art colleges, each of which provide a good education.</p>

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<p>ricochet – what happens when the fin aid YOU SEEK is not the aid YOU GET? Many people seeking $20,000-$40,000 a year are awarded maybe $13,000. Then what?</p>

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<p>[Financial</a> Aid and Early Decision - Ask The Dean](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/000198.htm]Financial”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/000198.htm)</p>

<p>^That has some useful information…</p>

<p>@Kataliamom: These quotes are from the article… Think they might answer your question:</p>

<p>“If your child is admitted early, but you’re not happy with the aid awarded, you are free to appeal the award. Colleges don’t like to lose admitted students, and you may find that, with a bit of polite and appreciative cajoling, you can get your pot sweetened after all.”</p>

<p>“Sometimes, when a family needs financial aid and is wavering on the early-decision route, we point out that there are two philosophies, and neither is the “right” one. You can decide in advance how much your family can really afford to contribute each year, and if the ED college meets that need, then you can accept an offer of admission, even if it’s not the very best deal you might make. If not, you’re off the hook and can politely decline without penalty.”</p>

<p>However, it’s best to ask the college… The following is an excerpt of an email I received from Dartmouth college when I had asked the same question. (Dartmouth is need blind, though.)</p>

<p>“The only reason you could back out from the binding early decision agreement would be for financial reasons…”</p>

<p>Hope this helps.</p>