<p>If i applied early decision to a college and was accepted, however I did not get enough Fin. Aid money to be able to go to that school, what do i do? Do i still have to go there or what?</p>
<p>call em and tell em, 'GET LOST BOZOs, GIMME MONEY OR I WONT COME!!!'</p>
<p>btw which college are you talking about?</p>
<p>Generally yes you have to go there. There are many many threads relating to the commitment you make when you agree to do ED. The main point is if money is an issue do not apply ED.</p>
<p>Having financial problems is the only way you can get out of attending a school you were admitted ED to. So in your case, I believe you don't have to go.</p>
<p>I think he is a junior right now and just asking hypothetically...</p>
<p>I am wondering the same thing. I really want to apply ED to a certain college but it costs so much money. I was talking about it with her today and she said that she doesn't want me applying to ANY schools we can't afford. I told her this meant I couldn't go to college. </p>
<p>I think ED is so unfair. I can't apply and get the boost in admissions that ED gives you just because I'm not rich. It's really a downer.</p>
<p>Call the admissions office and ask them what their policy is for ED acceptees who can't afford to go. You should avoid mentioning your name if you are afraid they will hold it against you. Some schools are more lenient on breaking off the agreement than others. Keep in mind that since you must sign a binding contract to apply ED, the college is doing you a legal favor by letting you out of your contractual obligation. It has no legal obligation to do so, unless they include such a provision in the contract.</p>
<p>karen: for many schools, the ED boost is mainly for kids with hooks, like athletes and legacy applicants. If you are a strong applicant, then there are many colleges below the top tier that will give you merit aid so you can afford to attend. There are many, many threads here on CC giving information about those schools. You can also consider applying to school with EA instead of ED, since those aren't binding.</p>
<p>It's very risky to apply ED thinking that if the money isn't good, you can back out of the agreement. You should be able to figure out what your family's EFC is by putting numbers into a financial aid calculator. If your family feels it can't afford the EFC, then ED may not be for you.</p>
<p>What could be the possible consequences of not matriculating under an ED policy? Can you like GO TO JAIL? :-P</p>
<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=240091&highlight=early+decision%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=240091&highlight=early+decision</a>
this is a good discussion of ED (if I copied the link correctly)</p>