I got into my ED2 last month, but the financial aid I had obtained was unfortunately minimal. Despite this, I thought I had been able to pay for it since both my parents are able to financially support me and thus paid the spot reservation.
Unfortunately, out of left field, my mom suddenly back out recently and refused to pay (for personal reasons), which is why I can’t afford the school anymore. Some context here: My parents are divorced and my dad owns 100% custody of me, so my mom isn’t really obligated to pay anything for me. Now I’m kinda screwed here.
I heard that you can get out of your ED agreement for financial reasons. Does this apply for me? Can I tell my ED school my situation and instead go to a more affordable school from regular decisions?
if you can prove that you can’t pay you are eligible to get out of a ed agreement. However this usually means really not being able to pay not just not wanting to pay. However since your mom technically does not hold custody over you, you may be able to use that. But talking to the university directly will give you more info than any of us can.
Yes, if your ED school is unaffordable you can pull out of the agreement. Talk to your guidance counselor. Sorry this happened to you but hopefully you will find a school you love that is more affordable.
Yes, even if you have paid an enrollment deposit, you can back out. You need to let them know that your plans have changed, and that you won’t be attending.
@austinmshauri is that true? I know someone who had to get a lawyer to get out of an ED agreement. What the school felt they could pay and what they felt they could pay did not match up. It might vary school by school?
Since slavery went out in 1865 no one can force you to attend any school. The difference is how much your high school is punished in future years. If you have a sound financial reason that is better.
@redpoodles, According to [url=<a href=“https://www.petersons.com/college-search/ask-experts-early-decision.aspx%5DPeterson’s%5B/url”>https://www.petersons.com/college-search/ask-experts-early-decision.aspx]Peterson’s[/url], ED isn’t legally binding.
It was Holy Cross. I don’t think they were actually lacking in $$ though. I think they just wanted more aid so they could keep up their cushy lifestyle. They may have been trigger happy as well.
Do your parents have a divorce agreement that says anything about college?
Does your state have any laws/guidelines that parents should at least pay the equivalent of in-state flagship tuition?
Also talk to your ED2 school about the divorce situation and your mother refusing to contribute.
You may not get to go to ED2 but I am sure you will get into a great school where you can shine.
Yes you can withdraw from it. But you might explain the situation to the school first just in case (long shot I think) anything can be done.
However, weren’t you supposed to withdraw your regular decision applications when you got accepted? That is water under the bridge but it might be an issue.