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So is debbs' son expecting to find out if he got into ND next week? Or is he on the wait list?
It sounds to me as though debbs or the son did not fully understand the ED agreement. If debbs' husband has health issues and Social Security has not come through, then really it makes more sense for them to get all of the acceptances and financial aid awards and THEN make a reasoned decision based on all of the information.
Would W&M give any financial aid to an out of stater? Is it likely that the cost of another school, with grants or awards, would be less than W & M?
Quite honestly, even though it is against the ED agreement you and the child and the counselor signed, it just doesn't sound to me like debbs and the son fully comprehended the ED agreement and, as such, I think they should call or write W & M, explain the situation, and decline the offer of admission OR ask to be deferred to the RD pool.
Then, they can pursue all of the other applications, weigh the financial aid offers, and make an informed decision. It is possible that W & M will not accept him again, but it does not sound to me like the kid has his heart set on W & M. If he did, debbs would know it.
Bottom line -- it may haunt your high school if an ED kid backs out, but in the scheme of things, very few kids in Indiana from this one school will apply to W & M. And I just think being honest with W &M and with yourselves is the better way to go. And maybe with the health issues, it's best if the son stays closer to home. Just my thoughts.
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