<p>So like i know i put down RD on my app but i have the opportunity to change it to ED... the question is, should i commit to this school and change it to ED??? hows their financial aid package? I'm extremely low income so is it a good idea to ED?? what's great about RIT? I want to study chemical engineering. I need a response ASAP!</p>
<p>Hello - I cannot speak to the ChemE program at RIT (though I imagine it is strong like the rest of the school), but I can comment on the financial part as it relates to ED vs. RD. When we attended the August College and Careers weekend, a Director from Financial Aid was asked about the differences in financial aid and merit if a student applies ED vs. RD since an ED application was committed to the school no matter what. In other words, the school could potentially offer less merit and/or aid since the student was theoretically coming to RIT no matter what. Her answer was comforting; she indicated that the financial decisions are completely independent from the admission status (ED vs. RD). She was adamant about this point, and my discussions with admissions directors would also confirm this.</p>
<p>As far as your ability to attend RIT with your income situation, I would suggest talking to a financial aid counselor on the phone and discuss your specific situation. If you do apply ED, I believe that the chances of getting in are higher, but you would need to withdraw all other applications once you send the deposit. I would also add that there is a clause in the ED agreement that if the financial package does not meet your needs, you can opt out of the agreement. I assume this is rare, but that was stressed at the August session as well.</p>
<p>My son fell in love with RIT and it looking forward to attending. It is a great school and you cannot go wrong as long as you are comfortable with the financial aspects.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you on your decision.</p>
<p>My understanding is that the ED contract is only binding insofar as you receive a financial aid package that is conducive to your being able to afford to attend. They can’t force you to sell a kidney to go there just because you applied ED.</p>
<p>RIT’s ChemE program is not yet ABET certified. It is a work in progress, due to the relatively newness of the program.</p>