<p>Ok, this might seem complicated, but I applied ED to Duke (back when the economy was healthy and my parents had stable jobs), and I expect to hear back from them on December 15th. However, my father, who is a researcher, might lose his job depending on the result of an experiment to be released next April, which would severely limit my ability to pay for college. </p>
<p>The question is: can I keep my regular decision applications active until I see Duke’s financial aid information? </p>
<p>Another question: When does Duke (or maybe other ED colleges) release the financial aid offer to you?</p>
<p>Be sure to complete all the necessary application procedures by the due dates specified on the Financial Aid Calendar. See the Calendar</p>
<p>Students whose financial aid applications are completed on time will receive their financial aid notification at the same time they receive word of their acceptance to Duke. </p>
<p>You should have completed your financial aid forms for Duke a while ago (Profile done with estimates). If you did, you will receive your estimated financial aid award with your acceptance. If you didn’t complete the forms, you have a problem. You would have a binding ED acceptance and no financial aid award.</p>
<p>Re: keeping your RD applications open. If you get accepted at Duke, you will be required to withdraw all of your other applications and acceptances. You can’t wait until April to do this…you have to do it immediately. If, in April, your family’s situation changes financially, you would have to then talk to Duke. But right now you don’t have a financial change…and Duke will not consider the “possibility” that you might have one. Colleges consider these financial special circumstances AFTER they happen, not before.</p>