<p>It’s been almost two months since I’ve applied to UMD, and aside from an email confirming that my application had been completed, I haven’t received a single letter, email, phone call, etc. not even about financial aid. Every other school I’ve applied to has contacted me in one way or another, even if I haven’t yet received a decision. I’m OOS, and I applied after the priority deadline, but still before the RD deadline. Is this a bad sign? Am I just being paranoid?</p>
<p>I always thought RD decisions came in near spring break or shortly after. I’d say wait, but I don’t think you’ll get much FA if you applied after the priority deadline.</p>
<p>UMCP is slow. It was one of the latest decisions my daughter got three years ago.</p>
<p>@EddieD: I know after priority there aren’t Merit scholarships but I’m talking about need based aid. There wasn’t even any word about sending FAFSA or any other forms, so that’s why I was a little concerned.</p>
<p>Have you completed the FAFSA form (prior to Feb 15) and put UMD as your school code? If so, they’ll have everything they need to make financial aid determination with/after your offer of acceptance.</p>