Early Decision

Applying to College
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>if you apply with ED2 to a university and you get in, but you can't pay for college because the financial Aid paket you get isn't high enough can the college make you pay the money and insist on making you go to their college? </p>

<p>Greetings</p>

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<p>You can decline acceptance due to financial reasons, as stated on Common App. See below. Hope this answers your question. :)</p>

<p>"Should a student who applies for financial aid not be offered an award that makes attendance possible, the student may decline the offer of admission and be released from the Early Decision commitment. The institution must notify the applicant of the decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time after the Early Decision deadline. Usually, a nonrefundable deposit must be made well in advance of May 1. The institution will respond to an application for financial aid at or near the time of an offer of admission. Institutions with Early Decision plans may restrict students from applying to other early plans. Institutions will clearly articulate their specific policies in their Early Decision agreement.”</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013EarlyDecision_download.pdf[/url]”>https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013EarlyDecision_download.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You can, but if financial aid is really an issue, it’s probably best not to apply ED because you can’t compare FA packages from different schools. Imagine you get an offer that’s technically “affordable”, but has your family paying maximum EFC and includes a work study and tens of thousands in loans. Then your second choice gives you a full ride. You’d still have to go to the first school.</p>

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<p>Yes, you can back out of an ED agreement for financial reasons. No college will force you to pay tuition and attend.</p>

5

<p>If you need to compare FA offers then it’s best not to apply ED.</p>