When Does Back-up Civilian College Get Told?

midwestmom · 07-26-2006, 08:49 PM

Okay, so we just got 3rd phone call from New Cadet and he is thriving at Beast. Healthy, no broken bones, heat rash is gone. March to Ft. Buckner starts Sunday. Any advice as to when I tell civilian college that NC won't be attending? I'm thought I'd wait until A-Day weekend is over. Thanks.

aspen · 07-26-2006, 09:25 PM

Glad to hear your cadet is thriving. Anything above "surviving" beast is a real plus.

Last year we talked with our cadet's back-up school's admissions office and explained our cadet's situation. This became an issue when our son was unavailable for the various summer orientation sessions. They understood why we didn't want to release the scholarship offer and place in school until A-Day.

You also need to read the terms of your acceptance agreement and related contracts for scholarships, dorm, meal plan and other items to determine dates/terms for cancellation. We ended up forfeiting deposits to keep the dorm room spot until A-Day.

rty456 · 07-27-2006, 12:13 AM

we took a graduated approach, first releasing housing then scholarships .

generally i think if something could be released that would help another student i would strongly consider releasing it .. i am thinking scholarships here.

i dont purport to have the answers - nor an absolut e- i would just consider others in your thinking

mpn237 · 07-28-2006, 12:49 AM

Our NC released her other acceptances and scholarships, including a National Merit Scholarship, when she accepted her appointment to WP. Not only did it seem fair to release these opportunities in time for another student to benefit from them, she felt she did not want an "ace in the hole" that might make leaving WP seem easier if/when the going got tough during CBT this summer.

Ann · 07-28-2006, 02:37 PM

I guess it really depends on the particular backup school and what their requirements are. Following the advice on this forum to have a civilian backup school my son was all set to send in his "yes, I will be attending" card. When he checked with the admissions office of the school involved (it seemed like the right thing to do), they told him that he could not accept their offer if he had already accepted an appointment to WP (double depositing). It would seem that this experience is in stark contrast to Aspen's son's experience.