Early Decision loophole?

mom2012and14
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:57:56 +0000

This isn’t a game kiddies.

“attendance possible” is defined as COA-EFC = Unmet need
Which can then be loans, grants and work study.

Just b/c you don’t like loans and work study (also known as “student self help” at CMU and everywhere) doesn’t mean you get to walk.

You ONLY get to walk if there’s loss of guardian/ parental employment and undue hardship from medical expenses.

So COA (rounding) 55,000
Your EFC 35000
NEED is 20000 which can be max loans and work study-- 5500 + 2900 – and all CMU gies you is 12600.
That’s making attendance possible -not impossible and you’re bound to attend.

SO run the estimate and run the FAFSA estimator - make sure your family knows your EFC so you apply to schools you can afford.
CMU does not promise to meet need for RD nor for continuing students and they are crystal clear transparent about that.