I applied ED to TCU and was 100% committed to going (obviously). But recently I find out my parents won’t be able to help as much as they were going to be able to when I first applied due to financial reasons and I don’t have a whole lot of money saved up, and I probably get a whole lot of financial aid based on what there net price calculator says. Is it possible to withdraw my application from being ED so it won’t be binding anymore?
Contact the admissions office of the school first thing tomorrow by phone or email If they agree with remove the ED designation from your application (which I expect they will this early on) be sure to get confirmation of that in writing. Let your guidance counselor know as well.
Just to clarify, when you call ask them to change the ED to regular decision.
If TCU is still your 100% first choice and you applied for financial aid, you don’t need to withdraw from ED. If you are accepted but the FA offered is insufficient to support attendance, you tell them thanks but no thanks and apply elsewhere.
@vonlost how does that work? I thought you were forced to go to that school you applied ED to?
@vonlost is correct…you are committed to going unless the financial aid package will totally not be workable.
You don’t have to go if the finances don’t work but you would have to make that decision when you hear back from the school. If you expect finances may be an issue I would suggest that you consider moving your application to RD so you will have the opportunity to compare financial offers between TCU and other options. I would let TCU know that the school is your top choice and the only reason you need to pull your ED status is that your financial situation has changed.
Imagine somehow being forced to attend, you can’t afford it, so you are dismissed when you can’t pay the bill. Now imagine the horrible PR for the school.
If you are admitted to TCU but TCU can not meet the amount you need according to the FAFSA/CSA calculations (aid+ loans+work-study), then you are not required to attend. If your family finances have changed dramatically since you filled out the FAFSA, appeal the FAFSA decision and provided documentation for the changes. ED is only binding if they can meet your financial needs (based on calculations).
If you get admitted and for whatever reason, you truly can’t afford it, you do not have to attend. If you are still interested in the school, I would say you should not withdraw your application.