<p>Everywhere I look it says that early decision is a binding agreement. However, those same places say that the student is to attend the school if his/her family sees that the financial aid package is fair. I'm confused by this. Could someone possibly clear it up for me?</p>
<p>yea, this is a good question. I wish I knew the answer but since i dont i'll give this thread a nice bump. :)</p>
<p>when the ED acceptance comes out, the school follows immediately with a finaid offer. If they meet 100% of need, as defined by them, you must attend. Of course, meeting need could mean loans, lotsa loans.</p>
<p>so, meeting needs is as defined by them? do school list this definition somewhere, like their website? i'm asking particularly about UVA.</p>
<p>UVa uses the fafsa, so you can obtain a good estimate from the collegeboard website.</p>
<p>What about a place like Vanderbilt? Does anyone know how I could find out that information. I suppose I've overlooked this. I wasn't aware that 100% need from a school could include loans.</p>