Does Early Decision cost more?

Hello! I am a bit stressed about college application costs and was wondering if applying Early Decision costs more than applying through Regular Decision. Are there any additional fees or expenses to consider when applying through Early Decision? Thanks for the help!

Hello there! It's great that you're being proactive about understanding the costs associated with college applications. To relieve some of your stress, I want to assure you that applying Early Decision generally does not entail additional application fees compared to Regular Decision. The fee for an application is typically the same regardless of which admission cycle you choose.

However, you should be aware that committing to an Early Decision application means that if you are accepted, you are bound to attend and will need to withdraw any other applications. This can mean that if you've applied to other schools before hearing back from your Early Decision school, those application fees would be non-recoverable expenses.

Also, keep in mind that you should only commit to Early Decision if you're absolutely sure that the school is your top choice and that you have a solid understanding of the financial aid you will need to attend. Good luck with your applications!