Multiple college deposits due 5/15 but FAFSA aid package delayed - pay all deposits?

yes u can put deposits at all of them... thats what we did last yr. its expensive but worth the peace of mind. you'll lose the deposits at the schools u dont choose tho, colleges know ppl do this and thats why they make the deposits non-refundable lol

This is, unfortunately, a common problem with the financial aid system. You have several options: 1. Call the financial aid offices directly and explain your situation. Some schools will offer a deadline extension if you explain that you're waiting on aid packages to make an informed decision. 2. Yes, you can place deposits at multiple schools, but be aware most are non-refundable. 3. If one school is clearly your daughter's top choice but you're waiting on their aid package, you might consider only putting a deposit there and requesting an extension from the others. The schools with May 15 deadlines should be more accommodating since they haven't provided complete information. Document all communications in case there are issues later.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to the financial aid office? I was in a similar situation last year and spent days trying to reach someone. A friend recommended claimyr.com and they got me connected to a live person at the financial aid office in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ I was able to get an extension on my deposit deadline after explaining my situation. Most schools understand this dilemma and will work with you if you can actually reach a human.

THIS IS WHY THE WHOLE COLLEGE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!!! They expect families to commit THOUSANDS of dollars before even telling you what it will cost?? My son went through this last year and we ended up putting deposits at 2 schools ($1400 down the drain) because his top choice didn't send the financial aid letter until JUNE even though the deposit was due in May! The system is DESIGNED to squeeze more money out of families who are already struggling to afford college!!!

i work in college admissions (not financial aid tho) and this happens ALL THE TIME. you can totally request an extension, but do it in writing (email) so you have proof. call first using that service someone mentioned if you can't get through, then follow up with email summarizing the call. most schools will give you at least a week extension if you explain you're waiting on financial aid info. and YES, this system is totally unfair but extensions are pretty routine tbh.

my daughter had this same issue but with like 5 SCHOOLS lol. what we did was put deposit at her top 2 choices only, then when all the aid packages finally came in we just lost one deposit. cheaper than paying all 5. you could also try askin the june 1 deadline school if they can get u the package earlier so u can decide on the may 15 schools?

Just to follow up - I recommend you check if any of these schools subscribe to the National Candidates Reply Date Agreement. If they do, they're supposed to give you until May 1 to decide AND provide your complete financial aid package well before that. The fact that a school told you outright they won't have aid info before their own deadline is concerning and potentially against this agreement. You have legitimate grounds to request an extension based on this alone.