Early Decision at Penn (or ANYWHERE) for Financial Aid Candidate?

Question: … I would need aid for a college like UPenn, but I’m not sure if applying ED with financial aid would help me with my chances. Could you give me some advice on this?

WHAT DID “THE DEAN” SAY?

See: http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/early-decision-penn-anywhere-financial-aid-candidate/