Why are you doing early decision? Do you understand that this is supposed to be a binding acceptance…if you are accepted.
GWU is need aware for international students…IIRC. And they don’t meet full need at all. Are you an international student? They provide some very competitive merit awards for accepted international students, but zero need based aid for international students.
How much can your parents afford to pay? Please check this with them. This college is amongst THE most expensive in this country.
The following is from the GWU website.
GW awards exceptionally qualified international students with merit scholarships in recognition of their academic accomplishments. See details on merit scholarships below. GW is unable to offer need-based or U.S. government aid to international applicants.
U.S. law requires international students to submit financial documents proving the ability to pay for one year of study before an institution can send out visa immigration documents. Most international students will submit a bank statement, certificate of deposit, scholarship or sponsorship award letter, or a combination of those three to meet this requirement. The funds can be in any currency as long as the amount is equivalent to the published cost of attendance; however, GW will only accept financial documents in English or with official English translations. Complete details are on our International Applicant webpage.