Understand the binding nature of Early Decision and what it means for financial aid.

Use each college's Net Price Calculator to get an early estimate of your aid package.

Create a spreadsheet to compare the estimated costs of your top choice schools.

Explore 'what-if' scenarios with online tools to see how different aid packages would impact your family's finances.

Research the financial aid policies of your ED school for students with your income level.

Understand that you can't compare financial aid offers if you're accepted via Early Decision.

Learn about the rare circumstances in which you can be released from an ED agreement for financial reasons.

Use this data to have an informed conversation with your family about the financial risks of applying ED.

Make a data-driven decision, not just an emotional one.

Leverage financial aid technology to bring clarity to a high-stakes decision.