Early Decision loophole?

vonlost
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:41:15 +0000

I think you must document CMU’s refusal to follow the Common Application rule to make your cautions believable. Think of the horrible publicity for a school if attendance were compelled in spite of protests that the bill couldn’t be paid, and then students were expelled for lack of payment. Hint: It doesn’t happen. If it did, ED applications from non-affluent top students would dry up.

Panther22, you can ask the CMU financial aid office what happens if the ED FA offer is not enough to support attendance. Ask if the Common App rule applies. Ask if you can decline the offer, or if you are forced to attend.