Question regarding Early Decision and Financial Aid

Northstarmom
Mon, 07 Feb 2005 06:13:18 +0000

Harvard doesn’t have early decision. In most cases, ED means that if you are accepted by the college, you have to go there.

Harvard has nonbinding, single choice early action. This means that if you apply to Harvard EA, you can’t apply EA or ED elsewhere. It also means that if you are accepted to Harvard, you are not committed to go there. You can apply elsewhere RD.

Harvard promises to provide 100% of the documented financial need for all accepted students regardless of nationality. Remember, however, that what Harvard thinks your family needs may not be what your family thinks they need. Financial need is not taken into consideration for Harvard’s admissions decisions.

For more info, check Harvard’s web site.