Financial Aid ED vs. RD

Erin_s_Dad
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:46:06 +0000

This is right on their website under myths:

“I will receive less/more aid if I apply early decision versus regular decision.”

Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science award need-based financial aid to all admitted first-year students regardless of when they are admitted. The decision-making process in financial aid is the same for both Early Decision and Regular Decision. Some families may think that their chances for financial aid may be better or worse when applying early, or that they should not ask for financial aid in the Early Decision process in fear that their chances of receiving an admission offer is compromised. Please be assured that both Early and Regular Decision processes are need-blind and that financial aid will meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need.