<p>It sounds as if you are being a little flippant towards Early Decision. Early Decision is not a, “the financial package is good, but maybe I can get better somewhere else” situation. Vanderbilt by participating in Early Decision promises to meet your financial obligation deemed by the FA application information. There has to be a SIGNIFICANT change in financial situation between applying and accepting. If your situation has not changed, there is no way around it. Not only that, you are expected to withdraw your application from other universities upon hearing your acceptance.</p>