<p>what do i do if i want to apply ed at a school but i dont know if i can actually afford to go there? i'm specifically referring to gwu. i know its where i want to go, but its so pricey.</p>
<p>This is one of the criticisms of ED and is a reason why there aren't a lot more ED applicants. And i hope you're not planning to apply ED to GWU this year, because i THINK that deadline has passed a long time ago.</p>
<p>You can't apply ED if you don't know you can afford it. If your break the contract, they can force you to go to a state school.</p>
<p>i don't think that's how it works. if you can't pay for your ed school, there's not much they can do besides rescind your acceptance</p>
<p>You can apply ED...but if they do not give you sufficent aid, you can ask to be released from the commitment.</p>
<p>It's another one of those duhhhhh moments. Read the agreements people. If you apply ED and back out because of financial reasons, you must go to a cheaper state school, not a school that offered you a better package.</p>
<p>Actually, that is not necessarily true...depends.</p>
<p>If the school gaps you, you can attend another school private/public. If cost is still a consideration at schools that meet 100% of need, then the only option is to go to a public school.</p>
<p>Here's GWU's ED form:</p>
<p>Is it true that ED is not a LEGALLY binding contract but just an agreement?</p>
<p>Yes, it's true...not a legally binding contract, though some peer schools cross check.</p>
<p>And, for the most part, if aid is an issue (that is, the school gaps) you can be released from the commitment to attend.</p>
<p>It is generally considered true that if you have financial issues, ED is not a great place to be. You really want to be able to compare offers...</p>
<p>Apply to EA colleges...;)</p>