UPenn early decision financial aid.

jerus3
Mon, 08 May 2017 02:49:13 +0000

My goal is to apply to the University of Pennsylvania early decision this fall. It is my number one school but the problem is that my family “can’t” afford it. After going to the information session at the college and doing research online I was told numerous times not to apply early decision if I want to compare financial aid. However, I am not looking to compare financial aid. I just need enough to be able to attend UPenn. I understand that on the website it says that early decision is binding unless the student can’t pay for it but who determines this- UPenn or my family? Also does the FAFSA look at savings intended for retirement? If they do then that might lead them to believe I can pay for college even though that money is intended for something else.