Early Decision Apps Forum

[Brock2010]

Do people who get into schools under early decision generally get less money? Since these early decision is binding, it would seem as though schools would have less of an incentive to give early kids money.

[BrownBears09]

Do people who get into schools under early decision generally get less money? Since these early decision is binding, it would seem as though schools would have less of an incentive to give early kids money.

Yes. And obviously, you're trading admission leniency for cash.

[musicfor18]

I'm interested in this, too. As an ED admit, should I expect any consideration for scholarship?

[T6Hopeful]

I'm interested in this, too. As an ED admit, should I expect any consideration for scholarship?

Most likely not. You'll still be eligible for need-based packages, but like one of the above posters said, signing an ED contract is pretty much the same as saying, "if you accept me, I would go to your school even with no aid." That being said, forgive me if I'm wrong but I do believe that Michigan is known for giving aid despite an ED acceptance, but of course you wouldn't be able to negotiate it.

[bk1]

I'm interested in this, too. As an ED admit, should I expect any consideration for scholarship?

Most likely not. You'll still be eligible for need-based packages, but like one of the above posters said, signing an ED contract is pretty much the same as saying, "if you accept me, I would go to your school even with no aid." That being said, forgive me if I'm wrong but I do believe that Michigan is known for giving aid despite an ED acceptance, but of course you wouldn't be able to negotiate it.

UM is one of the exceptions. Also note that only HYS/Boalt give out need-based aid, IIRC.

Simply put, if you got in ED don't expect any money.

[silly101]

no money is scholarship money?
can we count on need-based?