Before deciding on Early Decision, it is very important that you sit down with your family and complete the net price calculator. Based on the information provided, it will give you a number/dollar amount. The number/dollar amount that is provided is the amount of money that the college will be expecting you to contribute/pay.
If the number is really high and your parents cannot assist you with paying it, then I would recommend not applying early decision. If the number comes out really low, or even a zero, that is a good indicator that your family may be low-income and cannot assist with paying based on their income. In this case, it may be a good decision to apply ED, as most times colleges will meet the financial need. Please consider using the cost calculator located on their website.
Please reply to this email as an acknowledgment that you understand that the early decision is binding and would like me to proceed in signing your ED document in SchooLinks.